A preliminary study on the radiation dose reduction during catheterization procedures using simple partial patient shielding

Reduction in X-ray exposure during cardiac catheterization is important to reduce radiation risks to operators and personnel. Reducing scattered radiation from the patient can achieve this goal. The goal of this study was to evaluate the reduction in radiation using simple partial shielding of pa...

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Main Authors: Alireza Serati, Ashkan Hashemi, Babak Sharifkashani, Sourmah Nourbakhsh, Arash Hashemi, Sepideh Emami, Mohammad Reza Movahed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR (Innovative Medical Research) Press Limited 2021-09-01
Series:Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://rcm.imrpress.com/fileup/2153-8174/PDF/1632453086231-1288754151.pdf