Comprehensive Shielding System Enhances Radiation Protection for Structural Heart Procedures

• Published in: Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 101110
• Main Authors: Rizik, David G, Burke, Robert F, Klassen, Sabrina R, Nigoghosian, Ariana M, Riley, Robert D, Gosselin, Kevin P, Goldstein, James A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2024
• Subjects: radiation safety; occupational health; occupational hazard

This study of radiation exposure (RE) to physicians performing structural heart procedures evaluated the efficacy of a novel comprehensive radiation shield compared to those of traditional shielding methods. A novel comprehensive shielding system (Protego, Image Diagnostics Inc) has been documented...