Safety, Efficacy, and Dose Protocol of Metoprolol for Heart Rate Reduction in Pediatric Outpatients Undergoing Cardiac CT Angiography.
Mariana de Oliveira NunesDawn R WittSusan A CaseyLarissa I StanberryDavid J CayeBradford J ChuB Jana LindbergJohn R LesserB Kelly HanPublished in: Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia (2021)
Use of metoprolol in a pediatric outpatient setting for HR reduction prior to CCTA is safe and effective. A metoprolol dose protocol can be reproduced when a slower HR is needed, ensuring faster acquisition times, clear images, and associated reduction in radiation exposure in this population. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2021; 116(1):100-105).