Reducing Radiation Exposure to Operators During Invasive Cardiac Procedures

Reducing Radiation Exposure to Operators During Invasive Cardiac Procedures With a Novel Lead-Based Arm-Board

The primary objective of this study is to determine if a novel lead-based arm board is effective at reducing radiation dose to the operator during invasive cardiac procedures. Secondary objectives are to measure effect on radiation dose to patient and total fluoroscopy (x-ray) time.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 18
• Planned invasive cardiology procedure, cardiac catheterization with or without percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), or PCI alone.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to provide consent