Efficacy of the RADPAD Protection Drape in Reducing Operators Radiation Exposure in the Catheterization Laboratory: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial [Cardiac Catheterization]

Conclusions— In clinical daily practice, the standard use of the RADPAD radiation shield reduced operator radiation exposure compared with procedures with NOPAD or SHAMPAD. This study supports the routine use of RADPAD in the catheterization laboratory. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT03139968.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - October 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vlastra, W., Delewi, R., Sjauw, K. D., Beijk, M. A., Claessen, B. E., Streekstra, G. J., Bekker, R. J., van Hattum, J. C., Wykrzykowska, J. J., Vis, M. M., Koch, K. T., de Winter, R. J., Piek, J. J., Henriques, J. P. S. Tags: Angiography, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Cardiac Catheterization Source Type: research