Diagnostic and interventional angiograms are instrumental in the multidisciplinary approach
to CAD management, enabling accurate diagnosis and effective targeted treatments that …

The number and complexity of transcatheter procedures continue to increase, raising
concerns regarding radiation exposure to patients and staff. Procedures such as transaortic …

Distal transradial access for vascular interventions has gained ground recently. While the
novel approach is associated with reduced radial artery occlusion and faster hemostasis, it …

Background The catheterization laboratory predisposes to occupational health hazards.
Chronic radiation exposure (RE) direct injuries include a predilection to cataracts and …

X-ray guided procedures are being performed by an increasing variety of medical
specialties. Due to improvements in vascular transcatheter therapies, there is an increasing …

Objectives: To audit whether using magnification of images by use of a large viewing screen
using digital matrix magnification which enlarges the image by 33% without using the X-ray …

Background This study of radiation exposure (RE) to physicians performing structural heart
procedures evaluated the efficacy of a novel comprehensive radiation shield compared to …

Objectives This clinical study evaluated the efficacy of a novel radiation shielding system for
the cardiac catheterization laboratory designed to provide comprehensive protection that …

Background Exposure to radiation during fluoroscopically guided cardiac procedures is a
cause for concern for both the patient and staff. Aims This study sought to compare the …

Interventional echocardiography (IE) is a relatively new subspecialty in the field of
cardiology that has rapidly evolved to occupy a critical role in the treatment of structural heart …