Pediatric Patient Radiation Dosage During Endomyocardial Biopsies and Right Heart Catheterization Using a Standard “ALARA” Radiation Reduction Protocol in the Modern Fluoroscopic Era
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Sutton, Nicole J.; Lamour, Jacqueline; Gellis, Laura A.; Pass, Robert H.
- Source
- Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. Jan 01, 2014 83(1):80-83
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1522-1946
BACKGROUND:: METHODS:: RESULTS:: CONCLUSIONS:: The use of a novel ALARA protocol for RHC and EMB in pediatric cardiac transplantation patients markedly reduced radiation exposure to levels far below any previously reported values without negatively affecting the safety or efficacy of these procedures. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.