Evaluation of Thyroid Exposure to Radiation Doses During Paediatric Cardiac Catheterisations Performed for Diagnosis or the Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease

Evaluation of Thyroid Exposure to Radiation Doses During Paediatric Cardiac Catheterisations Performed for Diagnosis or the Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease

The purpose of this study is to determine the average risk for thyroid irradiation for any type of paediatric cardiac catheterization, based on the cummulative at-risk dose of 100 mSv, adjusted to the measured thyroid volume and to the patient's age.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Inclusion of any patient (< 18 year-old) with congenital heart disease undergoing one or more cardiac catheterization

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion of patients with any type of thyroid dissease