Essays about: "Interventional cardiology"
Found 3 essays containing the words Interventional cardiology.
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1. Exposure Monitoring and Dosimetry - Optimizing Radiation Protection in Interventional Cardiology
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik; Umeå universitet/Institutionen för strålningsvetenskaperAbstract : During interventional cardiology (IC), medical staff are exposed to scattered ionizing radiation from the patient, potentially leading to various radiation-induced health effects. Therefore, shielding devices are routinely used to reduce occupational exposure during IC procedures. READ MORE
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2. Modeling of scatter radiation during interventional X-ray procedures
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Avdelningen för radiologiska vetenskaper; Linköpings universitet/Medicinska fakultetenAbstract : During catheterized x-ray interventions the patient and medical staff is exposed to scatter radiation, as a consequence of tissue interactions. Ionizing radiation for medical purpose is potentially dangerous and can cause malignancy, skin damage and more. READ MORE
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3. Dosimetry for the Lens of the Eye, Applications for Medical Staff Involved in Interventional Radiology Procedures
University essay from Lunds universitet/SjukhusfysikerutbildningenAbstract : "Background: Cataract (opacity of the lens of the eye) has always been thought of as a deterministic effect. That is, that there is a threshold dose below which damage does not occur. However, recent studies suggest a lower threshold and the question whether there is any threshold at all has been raised. READ MORE