Temporal Trends in X-Ray Exposure during Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Background. Percutaneous coronary intervention exposes patient and staff to ionizing radiation. Although staff only receive a small fraction of patient dose through scatter radiation, there are concerns about the potential health effects of repeated exposure. Minimizing both patient and occupational...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi-Wiley
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Interventional Cardiology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9602942 |