Temporal Trends in X-Ray Exposure during Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Cedric DavidsenKirsten BolstadEllisif NygaardKjell VikenesSvein RotevatnVegard Tuseth

Published in: Journal of interventional cardiology (2020)

This study shows a temporal trend towards considerable reduction in X-ray doses received by the patient and operator during cardiac catheterization. Upgraded X-ray equipment, improved shielding, and enhanced operator awareness are likely contributors to this development.

Keyphrases

high resolution
dual energy
percutaneous coronary intervention
coronary artery disease
acute myocardial infarction
electron microscopy
acute coronary syndrome
case report
left ventricular
coronary artery bypass grafting
magnetic resonance