Risk for radiation‐induced cataract for staff in interventional cardiology: Is there reason for concern?

Volume: 76, Issue: 6, Pages: 826 - 834
Published: Nov 15, 2010
Abstract
To examine the prevalence of radiation-associated lens opacities among interventional cardiologists and nurses and correlate with occupational radiation exposure.Interventional cardiology personnel are exposed to relatively high levels of X-rays and based on recent findings of radiation-associated lens opacities in other cohorts, they may be at risk for cataract without use of ocular radiation protection.Eyes of interventional cardiologists,...
Paper Details
Title
Risk for radiation‐induced cataract for staff in interventional cardiology: Is there reason for concern?
Published Date
Nov 15, 2010
Volume
76
Issue
6
Pages
826 - 834
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