Minimizing exposure to radiation in invasive cardiology using modern dose-reduction technology: Evaluation of the real-life effects.

Objectives: We aimed to measure the reduction in the estimated dose of radiation received by patients that can be achieved using dose-reduction technology (ClarityIQ, Philips Healthcare, The Netherlands), among all patients undergoing invasive cardiology procedures.

Background: Medical procedures remain the primary source of exposure to ionizing radiation in the general population.

Methods: The study population comprised all patients (without exclusion criteria) undergoing invasive coronary procedures over a 1-year study period in a large referral centre equipped with two catheterization laboratories (cathlabs).

Trends in Patient Exposure to Radiation in Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Over a 10-Year Period.

Technological progress has made it possible to reduce the dose of radiation delivered by medical x-ray systems. In parallel, interventional coronary procedures have become increasingly complex and consequently, last longer. This study aimed to compare the estimated dose of radiation received by patients in interventional cardiology at 10 years interval (2006 vs 2016).

Acute coronary syndromes in the very elderly: Short term prognostic performance of the SYNTAX score.

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) frequently occur in elderly subjects. The high mortality associated with ACS in this population justifies the identification of factors related to poor prognosis. We aimed to evaluate the short-term prognostic performance of the SYNTAX score in a population of patients aged 85years or more presenting ACS and undergoing coronary angiography.

Risk factors for infection of implantable cardiac devices: data from a registry of 2496 patients.

Aims: The increased use of implantable cardiac devices has been accompanied by an increase in infection. However, risk factors for infection of implanted devices are poorly documented. We aimed to identify risk factors in patients with long-term follow-up after implantation of cardiac devices.