Operators at one institution were able to decrease their patient radiation substantially over a 12-year period despite, in some cases, minimal technological improvements in the cath lab, according to ...

The FDA has cleared ControlRad’s set of add-on X-ray filters and image-processing algorithms, which together can help retrofit installed systems to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure without ...

PARIS -- An operator shielding system offered body protection rivaling that of standard lead gowns in the catheterization lab, providing a glimpse at a potential tantalizing future where ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Radiation safety continues to be a hot topic for interventional cardiologists, as evidenced by four novel technologies showcased during an innovation session on the opening day of ...

ROVIGO, ITALY — Shorter operators, nurses, and technicians, compared with taller lab personnel, are apparently exposed to higher total radiation levels during PCI and other catheterization procedures, ...

WASHINGTON—A survey conducted by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) highlights ongoing radiation and orthopedic hazards faced by interventional cardiologists and ...

St. Vincent’s East cath lab this month began using a potentially revolutionary device – developed and manufactured in Alabama - to shield doctors and technicians from the harmful effects of repeated ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A shielding technology without lead was tied to less radiation exposure and cervical muscle fatigue vs.

December 8, 2010 (Rochester, Minnesota) — Women of childbearing age should not be deterred from pursuing a career in interventional cardiology because of concerns about radiation exposure, says the ...

A survey conducted by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) highlights ongoing radiation and orthopedic hazards faced by interventional cardiologists and cardiac ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Increased BMI among patients undergoing coronary angiography procedures is linked to greater physician radiation ...