Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
Conditions
Brief summary
The study compares radiation exposure parameters between coronary angiography procedures performed by left wrist, right wrist or groin (femoral) procedure access site
Detailed description
Patients referred for coronary angiography will be randomized to either left radial, right radial or femoral arterial access sites, and the coronary angiogram will be performed in a standard fashion, including left ventriculography. Radiation exposure parameters including Air Kerma, Dose-area product, Fluoroscopy time and Operator radiation exposure will be recorded. Operator experience as well as demographic data will be recorded.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Total Cardiovascular Solutions
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All patients undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography
Exclusion criteria
* non-availability of one or more of the three access sites History of coronary artery bypass graft surgery Need for percutaneous coronary intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Air Kerma | 1 day | The investigators will measure Air Kerma (cumulative) at the end of the procedure of coronary angiography. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operator radiation exposure | 1 day | operator radiation exposure will be measured by a personal dosimeter worn by the operator outside the lead apron on the vest pocket. |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed