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  • Ionizing radiation exposure in complex percutaneous coronary intervention: Defining local diagnostic reference levels in the catheterization laboratory
    Publication . Costa, Hugo; Espírito-Santo, Miguel; Bispo, João; Guedes, João; Paulo, Graciano; Mimoso, Jorge; Palmeiro, Hugo; Gonçalves, Rui Baptista; Vinhas, Hugo
    Introduction and objectives: Concerns regarding the consequences of ionizing radiation (IR) have been increasing in the field of interventional cardiology (IC). There is little information on reported national and local radiation diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) in catheterization laboratories in Portugal. This study was designed to assess the IR dose exposure during complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and to set the respective DRLs and future achievable doses (ADs). Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study which took place between 2019 and 2020, including patients who underwent complex PCI. Complex PCI was defined as all procedures that encompass treatment of chronic total occlusions (CTO) or left main coronary artery. DRLs were defined as the 75th percentile of the distribution of the median values of air kerma area product (P-KA) and cumulative air kerma (K-a,K-r). ADs were set at the 50th percentile of the study dose distribution. Multivariate analysis was performed using linear regression to identify predictors significantly associated with radiation dose (K-a,K-r). Results: A total of 242 patients were included in the analysis. Most patients underwent a CTO procedure (146, 60.3%). Patients were aged 67.9 +/- 11.2 years and mostly male (81.4%). DRLs were set in K-a,K-r (3012 mGy) and P-KA (162 Gy cm(2)) for complex PCI. ADs were also set in K-a,K-r (1917 mGy) and P-KA (101 Gy cm(2)). Independent predictors of K-a,K-r with a positive correlation were P-KA (0.893, p<0.001), fluoroscopy time (0.520, p<0.001) and PCI time (0.521, p<0.001). Conclusions: This study reports the results of IR in complex PCI. DRLs were set for IR dose exposure measured in K-a,K-r (3012 mGy) and P-KA (162 Gy cm(2)). ADs, values to be achieved in future assessment, were set to K-a,K-r (1917 mGy) and P-KA (101 Gy cm(2)).
    2024-07Journal article Open access Show more
  • A report on a survey among Portuguese Association of Interventional Cardiology associates regarding ionizing radiation protection practices in national interventional cath-labs
    Publication . Costa, Hugo; Vinhas, Hugo; Calé, Rita; Pereira, Ernesto; Santos, Joana; Paulo, Graciano; Jorge, Elisabete; Brochado, Bruno; Melica, Bruno; Gonçalves, Rui Baptista; Oliveira, Eduardo Infante de
    Introduction and objectives: Concerns surrounding the consequences of ionizing radiation (IR) have increased in interventional cardiology (IC). Despite this, the ever-growing complexity of diseases as well as procedures can lead to greater exposure to radiation. The aim of this survey, led by Portuguese Association of Interventional Cardiology (APIC), was to evaluate the level of awareness and current practices on IR protection among its members. Methods: An online survey was emailed to all APIC members, between August and November 2021. The questionnaire consisted of 50 questions focusing on knowledge and measures of IR protection in the catheterization laboratory. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: From a response rate of 46.9%, the study obtained a total sample of 159 responses (156 selected for analysis). Most survey respondents (66.0%) were unaware of the radiation exposure category, and only 60.4% reported systematically using a dosimeter. A large majority (90.4%) employed techniques to minimize exposure to radiation. All participants used personal pro- tective equipment, despite eyewear protection only being used frequently by 49.2% of main operators. Ceiling suspended shields and table protectors were often used. Only two-thirds were familiar with the legally established limit on radiation doses for workers or the dose that should trigger patient follow-up. Most of the survey respondents had a non -certified training in IR procedures and only 32.0% had attended their yearly occupational health consultation. Conclusions: Safety methods and protective equipment are largely adopted among interven- tional cardiologists, who have shown some IR awareness. Despite this, there is room for improvement, especially concerning the use of eyewear protection, monitoring, and certification.
    2024-04Journal article Open access Show more