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

WITTKAMPF, FHM, et al. Reduction of Radiation Exposure in the Cardiac Electrophysiology
Laboratory. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of various protective …

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

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 …

Fluoroscopically guided procedures in the electrophysiology room, such as radiofrequency
catheter ablation and implantation of cardiac resynchronization devices, may result in high …

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 …

Background To exposure in patients undergoing cardiac electrophysiology (EP) ablation.
This included the use of a “very low” dose protocol, and the impact of angulations and …

This review attempts to give practical advice for invasive electrophysiologists on personal
radiation protection. Applying all measures of the “As low as reasonably achievable” ALARA …

Interventional cardiology procedures result in substantial patient radiation doses due to
prolonged fluoroscopy time and radiographic exposure. The procedures that are most …

Interventional cardiac procedures can be complex and involve extensive use of low dose
rate fluoroscopy and high dose rate in image acquisition mode; hence, staff may receive …