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 Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Dr Khin Kay Kay Kyaw I am currently working as cardiology specialist registrar ST6 at southwest peninsula region while also working as
Author Sub-editor: Dr Pok-Tin Tang Dr Pok-Tin Tang is an ST5 cardiology registrar in the Thames Valley deanery, currently undertaking a period of out of
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)