Radiation hazards for the patient in cardiological procedures

Radiation hazards for the patient in cardiological procedures.

Assessment of Patient Radiation Dose in Interventional Procedures at Shahid Madani Heart Center in Khorramabad, Iran

Introduction: Coronary angiography is the most common angiographic procedure for diagnosis and treatment of the heart diseases. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the entrance surface dose (ESD), dose area product (DAP), as well as cancer risk in interventional cardiology procedures. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted during July-December 2015 at Shahid Madani Heart Center in Khorramabad...

Patient Radiation Doses in Interventional Cardiology Procedures

Interventional cardiology procedures result in substantial patient radiation doses due to prolonged fluoroscopy time and radiographic exposure. The procedures that are most frequently performed are coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions, diagnostic electrophysiology studies and radiofrequency catheter ablation. Patient radiation dose in these procedures can be assessed either...

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...

Radiation hazards for cardiologists.

Sir, The Editorial by Raphael and Tomlinson (1986;55:421-2) was an interesting review of some specific aspects of radiation dosage to cardiologists. The authors advised, quite correctly, that those performing catheterisations should be instructed in radiation safety practice before or early in their training. They did not point out, however, the complete absence of structured tuition in radiati...