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. 2013:2013:976962.
doi: 10.1155/2013/976962. Epub 2013 Aug 20.

Radiation-induced noncancer risks in interventional cardiology: optimisation of procedures and staff and patient dose reduction

Zhonghua Sun  1 , Aini AbAziz, Ahmad Khairuddin Md Yusof
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Radiation-induced noncancer risks in interventional cardiology: optimisation of procedures and staff and patient dose reduction

Zhonghua Sun et al. Biomed Res Int. 2013.

Abstract

Concerns about ionizing radiation during interventional cardiology have been increased in recent years as a result of rapid growth in interventional procedure volumes and the high radiation doses associated with some procedures. Noncancer radiation risks to cardiologists and medical staff in terms of radiation-induced cataracts and skin injuries for patients appear clear potential consequences of interventional cardiology procedures, while radiation-induced potential risk of developing cardiovascular effects remains less clear. This paper provides an overview of the evidence-based reviews of concerns about noncancer risks of radiation exposure in interventional cardiology. Strategies commonly undertaken to reduce radiation doses to both medical staff and patients during interventional cardiology procedures are discussed; optimisation of interventional cardiology procedures is highlighted.

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Wearing protective devices during interventional cardiology procedures.
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(a) The lateral projection is not recommended when the lead shield is not protecting the operator. (b) The lateral projection is recommended when the lead shield is protecting the operator.
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