Radiation exposure is an occupational hazard in cardiology that merits consideration as the sophistication and duration of interventional procedures has increased in recent years. As image-guided structural interventions rise, the risk extends beyond interventional cardiologists to imaging specialists(1). A previous British Cardiovascular Society editorial has described the deleterious effects of radiation and strategies for reduction(2). This editorial will focus on technological innovations in radiation protection, reviewing their feasibility and efficacy.
Author Sub-editor: Dr May Hu Dr May Hu is a cardiology trainee in the North West deanery. She graduated with First Class Honours from the University
Author Sub-editor: Dr Jhiamluka Solano Dr Jhiamluka Solano is a cardiology resident doctor (ST6) in the Yorkshire and Humber Deanery, currently undertaking a DPhil (PhD)
Author Sub-editor: Dr Justin Chiong Dr Justin Chiong is an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow and Cardiology Registrar in the North West Deanery. He graduated from
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Marina Zafeiri Dr Marina Zafeiri is an IMT3 in the Wessex deanery, with a strong interest in Cardiology. She graduated from Athens
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Toby MacCarthy Author: Toby MacCarthy
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Toby MacCarthy Author: Toby MacCarthy
