This report provides a review of early and late effects of radiation in normal tissues and
organs with respect to radiation protection. It was instigated following a recommendation in …

Cardiac nuclear medicine, cardiac computed tomography (CT), interventional cardiology
procedures, and electrophysiology procedures are increasing in number and account for an …

The lens of the eye is one of the most radiosensitive tissues in the body, and exposure of the
lens to ionizing radiation can cause cataract. Cumulative X-ray doses to the lenses of …

The draft document is critically reviewed by the CIRSE Standards of Practice committee and
separately by the SIR Safety and Health Committee, by either telephone, conference calling …

Objectives: To examine the prevalence of radiation‐associated lens opacities among
interventional cardiologists and nurses and correlate with occupational radiation exposure …

PURPOSE: To estimate ocular radiation doses and prevalence of lens opacities in a group
of interventional catheterization professionals and offer practical recommendations based …

Protection against occupational radiation exposure in clinical settings is important. This
paper clarifies the present status of medical occupational exposure protection and possible …

Abstract Background Interventional cardiologists (ICs) are exposed to X-rays and may be at
risk to develop cataract earlier than common senile cataract. Excess risk of posterior …

Abstract The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions present a practical
approach to assist cardiac catheterization laboratories in establishing a radiation safety …

Over the years, the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), referred to
below as 'the Commission', has issued recommendations and guidance on protection …