TCT-836 Operator Radiation Exposure During Transradial Coronary Angiography in Obese Patients

Efforts should be made to reduce ORD during TRCA, and general recommendations regarding best practice for radiological protection must be followed, with broader adoption of techniques and protection devices in addition to standard protection, particularly when performing in OP population.

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2014-09, Vol.64 (11), p.B243-B244
Main Authors: Gomez-Blazquez, Ivan, Jimenez Diaz, Victor, Ortiz Saez, Alberto, Miguel Castro, Antonio De, Bastos Fernandez, Guillermo, Baz Alonso, Jose A, Leston, Lucia Rioboo, Iñiguez Romo, Andres
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body mass index
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Internal Medicine
Medical imaging
Obesity
Weight control
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Summary:Efforts should be made to reduce ORD during TRCA, and general recommendations regarding best practice for radiological protection must be followed, with broader adoption of techniques and protection devices in addition to standard protection, particularly when performing in OP population.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2014.07.932