Greater Radiation Risks in Women

Greater Radiation Risks in Women

Radiation exposure is a major concern for women considering a career in cardiology, as it has been consistently cited as a reason why women are deterred from entering the field. Major human studies on radiation exposure found that sex-related factors may influence the...
Scatter Matters: The Radiation Problem

Scatter Matters: The Radiation Problem

Many interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory use x-ray fluoroscopy, which requires the continuous x-ray beam to be directed at the patient’s heart. The image is then transmitted to a television monitor so the physician can see the...