Analysis of weather exposure 7 days before occurrence of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Background: Several studies have highlighted the relationship between weather patterns and the occurrence of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Aim: To evaluate the statistical association between the occurrence of STEMI and meteorological variables over the preceding 7 days.

Methods: This was a retrospective study, using prespecified data from the ORBI (Breton Regional Observatory on Myocardial Infarction) registry, which includes all consecutive patients hospitalized for STEMI in the geographical area of Brest, France.

In vivo validation of Dosemap software use in interventional cardiology with dosimetrics indicators and peak skin dose evaluation.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of DoseMap™ software as compared to gafchromic film in real clinical practices.

Background: The radiation exposure from cardiovascular procedures could expose patients to potential risk of cancer and/or skin injury. New tools like Dosemap software were developed to estimate the patient skin dose in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.