Radioprotective strategies for interventional echocardiographers during structural heart interventions.
Frank E CorriganMichael J HallJose Miguel IturbeJose F CondadoNorihiko KamiokaSharon HowellVinod H ThouraniStephen D ClementsVasilis C BabaliarosStamatios LerakisPublished in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2018)
Radiation exposure during structural heart interventions is concerning. With dedicated shielding, IE received lower doses to the body and lens than IC. Further optimization of structural suite design and shielding is needed.