Radiation and the Pregnant IR: Myth versus Fact

The article is part of the series of articles on radiation protection. You can find further articles in the special section of the CVIR issue. Radiation exposure during pregnancy is a source of concern for many women interventional radiologists. There are misconceptions about the actual risks and wh...

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Published in:Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 2021-06, Vol.44 (6), p.877-882
Main Authors: Englander, Meridith J., Ghatan, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Imaging
Infrared radiation
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nuclear Medicine
Occupational exposure
Pregnancy
Radiation
Radiation effects
Radiation Protection
Radiology
Review
Ultrasound
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Summary:The article is part of the series of articles on radiation protection. You can find further articles in the special section of the CVIR issue. Radiation exposure during pregnancy is a source of concern for many women interventional radiologists. There are misconceptions about the actual risks and what is safe. This article will address the myths surrounding occupational radiation exposure and clarify the facts.
ISSN:0174-1551
1432-086X
DOI:10.1007/s00270-020-02704-1