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Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in adults worldwide.1 Coronary angiography (CAG) is the gold standard method for evaluating atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD).2 It is conventionally performed via the trans-femoral (TF) route. Recently, however, the trans-radial (TR) route has become the preferred way.3 The TR route offers better procedure comfort, shorter hospitalization […]

Tom De Potter, ESC 2018 – Strategies to Reduce Radiation Exposure in Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology

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Published Online: Aug 31st 2018

Dr Tom De Potter (Associate Director, Cardiovascular Center, OLV Hospital, Aalst, Belgium) discusses risks in and strategies to reduce radiation exposure in electrophysiology and interventional cardiology.

 

Filmed at ESC 2018, Munich.

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Speaker Disclosure: Dr Tom De Potter has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Questions:Questions:

1. What is the current magnitude of radiation exposure in individuals performing electrophysiology and interventional cardiology? (0:09)

2. What are the risks and individual differences in risk associated with radiation exposure in electrophysiology and interventional cardiology? (1:36)

3. How do you determine radiation exposure? (2:30)

4. What are the currently available strategies to reduce radiation exposure in electrophysiology and interventional cardiology? (3:27)

5. What technological strategies are available to reduce radiation exposure? (4:25)

 

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