Predictors of patient radiation exposure during transcatheter aortic valve replacement

ConclusionFactors associated with increased procedural complexity and duration as well as radiation attenuation and scatter predict increased patient radiation exposure during TAVR. Modification of procedural technique, especially using percutaneous femoral vascular access, may facilitate reduction in exposure.

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Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - December 27, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andrew M. Goldsweig, Kevin F. Kennedy, Dhaval Kolte, J. Dawn Abbott, Paul C. Gordon, Barry L. Sharaf, Frank W. Sellke, Afshin Ehsan, Neel R. Sodha, Frank Rutar, Herbert D. Aronow Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research