Staff radiation dose during percutaneous coronary procedures: Role of adjunctive protective drapes

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Staff radiation dose during percutaneous coronary procedures: Role of adjunctive protective drapes

Posted: 11/16/2018
Author:
Alessandro Sciahbasi, Alessandro Sarandrea, Stefano Rigattieri, Roberto Patrizi, Maria Cera, Cristian Di Russo, Francesco Perone, Vanessa Porretta, Silvio Fedele, Silvio Romano, Maria Penco and Giuseppe Ferraiuolo
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Background

The use of adjunctive protective drapes placed on the patient protects the operating physician from scatter radiation during percutaneous coronary procedures (PCP). No data are available on the effect of these drapes for staff members' radio-protection.
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Staff radiation dose during percutaneous coronary procedures: Role of adjunctive protective drapes

Abstract

Background

Discussion on Arrhythmia Monitoring After Stroke: ACC Expert Consensus

Hypertension, Obesity Strong Risk Factors for New-Onset HF: U.K. Biobank Study

Potential Risk Factors for Progressive Ascending Aorta Dilation in BAV Patients Undergoing TAVR Identified: Exploratory Analysis

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