Background—Radiofrequency ablation may be associated with prolonged fluoroscopy
times. Previous studies have calculated radiation risks by measuring the radiation dose at a …

Background—Radiofrequency (RF) cardiac catheter ablation procedures may require
extended fluoroscopic exposure resulting in elevated radiation risk. The aim of the present …

Radiofrequency catheter ablation is an effective alternative to medical therapy for patients
with supraventricular arrhythmias. The purpose of this study was to determine the risks to the …

Background—The purpose of this study was to determine the radiation exposure during
catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) using the pulmonary vein (PV) approach. Methods …

Children undergoing radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are believed to be at increased risk of
developing malignancy caused by radiation, although the magnitude of this risk is …

Background The use of fluoroscopic screening involves exposure to ionising radiation for
both patients and operators. Objective To assess the effects of radiation dose reduction …

The objective of this study was to identify factors that predict fluoroscopy duration and
radiation exposure during catheter ablation procedures. The patient population included …

Aims To perform a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of patient and in-room personnel
radiation dosimetry in interventional electrophysiology. Methods and results Measurements …

OBJECTIVE. This study retrospectively evaluates complications after lung radiofrequency
ablation (RFA). MATERIALS AND METHODS. Complications were assessed for each RFA …

The objectives of this study were to quantify the ionizing radiation exposure to patient and
operator during radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation and to estimate the risks associated …