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Exposure reduction using yttrium filters in a cardiac catheterization unit

Journal Article · · Cathet. Cardiovasc. Diagn.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5091141
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This study measures the radiation exposure reduction during cardiac catheterization when using yttrium filtration. Measurements of entrance exposure to a phantom were taken during fluoroscopy and cineangiocardiography. Exposure reductions of as much as 54% were found with no apparent loss of image quality in routine procedures and little increase in tube loading.
Research Organization:
St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI
OSTI ID:
5091141
Journal Information:
Cathet. Cardiovasc. Diagn.; (United States), Journal Name: Cathet. Cardiovasc. Diagn.; (United States) Vol. 3; ISSN CCDID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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