Local Diagnostic Reference Levels in Interventional Radiology

Interventional cardiology procedures, during which live images are acquired, involve exposure to x-rays. The use of fluoroscopy can cause high radiation doses to patients and operators because of the prolonged duration of x-ray emission. For this reason, special attention and constant vigilance represent challenges for commissions and groups of experts in the field. The purpose of this study is to establish local diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for these procedures, to improve radiological practice, and to optimize radiation doses.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - April 8, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Imane Ou-Saada, Soumaya Boujemaa, Mauro Campoleoni, Roberto Brambilla, Farida Bentayeb Tags: Research Article Source Type: research