Occupational Radiation Exposure of Electrophysiology Staff with Reproductive Potential and During Pregnancy - EHRA Survey.

Raquel Adeliño Katarzyna Malaczynska-RajpoldLaura PerrottaMartin Manninger Philippe Vanduynhoven Martina NestiEmilia-Violeta GoanțăVictor Waldmann Nikola Pavlovic Michal Miroslaw Farkowski José M Guerra Diego Penela Serge Boveda Kyoung-Ryul Julian Chun

Published in: Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology (2023)

EP staff, including both men and women, have concerns about the effects of radiation on reproductive capacity. Despite the recommendations issued by international bodies, implementation of the policies regarding pregnancy and occupational radiation exposure is heterogeneous. Zero-fluoroscopy is the preferred approach to ensure safety during pregnancy in the EP Lab.

Keyphrases

public health
long term care
primary care
healthcare
preterm birth
cross sectional
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
atrial fibrillation