EffectivenesS of Additional X-ray PRotection dEviceS in Reducing Scattered Radiation in Radial interventiOn

Wirksamkeit Additiver Strahlenschutzvorrichtungen Zwecks Reduzierung Der Ionisierenden Streustrahlung im Herzkatheterlabor

This study evaluates the radiation exposure of scattered radiation for the interventionalist during coronary angiography using different X-ray protection materials, namely, an X-ray Screen without additional X-ray protection, an X-ray Screen with additional protective strips and an X-ray Screen with additional protective strips AND protective patient cut-outs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• indication for coronary angiography

Exclusion Criteria:

• none