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Shielding for Radiation Safety in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

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Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks: Reducing Radiation Exposure in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

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How to Improve Radiation Protection in Interventional Cardiology Procedures

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. The use of ionizing radiation during cardiac catheterization procedures poses risks to patients and medical staff, both directly and indirectly through orthopedic injuries caused by lead aprons.

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Calculating Relative Lung Perfusion Using Fluoroscopic Sequences and Image Analysis: The Fluoroscopic Flow Calculator

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. Currently, measurement of relative pulmonary perfusion can only be performed outside the catheterization laboratory. Further optimization and validation is warranted.