Modulated radiation protocol achieves marked reduction of radiation exposure for chronic total coronary occlusion intervention.

Gerald S WernerKenji YaginumaMatthias KochKarlheinz TischerMartin SilberJuliane WernerThomas KeuserHiller Moehlis

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2020)

Radiation exposure decreased considerably with a new acquisition protocol without affecting procedure duration and success. These modifications were applicable also to patients with a high BMI.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
coronary artery disease
coronary artery
body mass index
heart failure
weight gain
radiation therapy
physical activity
left ventricular
weight loss
transcatheter aortic valve replacement