Conversations in Interventional Cardiology: Comparative Effectiveness of 2 Next-Generation Scatter Radiation Shielding Systems

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Overview

Scatter radiation is a health risk for personnel in x-ray–guided procedure rooms. This study compared the effectiveness of scatter radiation reduction from 2 next-generation radiation shielding systems.

Read the article in JSCAI here.

Faculty

	Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, MSCAI Moderator		Robert F. Riley, MD, FSCAI Presenting Author
	Nadia R. Sutton, MD, MPH, FSCAI Panelist		Amit N. Vora, MD, MPH, FSCAI Panelist

Acknowledgment of Commercial Support

This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Egg Medical.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Analyze the comparative effectiveness of two next-generation scatter radiation shielding systems in reducing operator radiation exposure during interventional procedures.
Evaluate the methodological design, outcomes, and limitations of the study to determine the clinical applicability of each shielding system in the catheterization laboratory.
Apply key findings from the study to optimize radiation safety strategies and device selection in contemporary interventional cardiology practice.

Continuing Education Information

This activity is not available for continuing education credit.

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Access expires on May 12, 2029

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

0.5 Participation Credit