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 earthquake and tsunami in Japan on 11 March 2011 led to releases of radioactive
material into the environment from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi …

Background—Orthopedic strain and radiation exposure are recognized risk factors in
personnel staff performing fluoroscopically guided cardiovascular procedures. However, the …

Despite the advent of non-fluoroscopic technology, fluoroscopy remains the cornerstone of
imaging in most interventional electrophysiological procedures, from diagnostic studies over …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety as well as the clinical and
technical effectiveness of robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention. Background …

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 …

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 …

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