Robotically performed diagnostic coronary angiography.

Objective: This study was performed to investigate the efficacy and safety of robotic diagnostic coronary angiography.

Background: Robotic percutaneous coronary intervention is associated with marked reductions in physician radiation exposure. Development of robotic diagnostic coronary angiography might similarly impact occupational safety.

Impact of patient obesity on radiation doses received by scrub technologists during coronary angiography.

Background: The impact of patient obesity on scrub technologist radiation dose during coronary angiography has not been adequately studied.

Methods: Real-time radiation exposure data were prospectively collected during consecutive coronary angiography cases. Patient radiation dose was estimated by dose area product (DAP).