A "prospective" and "retrospective" view of the hazards of a career in interventional cardiology

A "prospective" and "retrospective" view of the hazards of a career in interventional cardiology

Key Points Surveyed interventional cardiologists reported frequent occupation‐related health hazards including orthopedic injury (49.4%), radiation‐related skin disease (4.8%), cataracts (5.5%), and hematologic and malignant conditions (4.8%) Further advances are needed to increase operator and staf...

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Published in:Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions Vol. 86; no. 5; pp. 925 - 926
Main Authors: Lange, David C., Henry, Timothy D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-11-2015
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects:
Cardiology
Humans
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
Prospective Studies
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Protection
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Key Points Surveyed interventional cardiologists reported frequent occupation‐related health hazards including orthopedic injury (49.4%), radiation‐related skin disease (4.8%), cataracts (5.5%), and hematologic and malignant conditions (4.8%) Further advances are needed to increase operator and staff safety to prevent future orthopedic injuries and radiation‐related diseases. Each individual interventional cardiologist needs to weigh the hazards of the profession with the benefits which are substantial as well.
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Conflict of interest: Nothing to report.
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ISSN:1522-1946
1522-726X
DOI:10.1002/ccd.26245