A Novel Radiation Shield for Interventional Echocardiographers With Application During Structural Heart Disease Procedures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During structural heart disease procedures, interventional echocardiographers are exposed to high doses of radiation, particularly in their right waist and lower body regions. Currently, no radiation shields that are practical for use during transesophageal echocardiography are available.

Objectives

The authors aimed to develop a novel radiation shield that enables interventional echocardiographers to perform transesophageal echocardiography with minimal radiation exposure during structural heart disease procedures.

Methods

A shape prototype model, including a freestanding radioprotective board with lateral windows, was used to assess clinical usability and Monte Carlo simulations were employed. Real-life radiation exposures, both with and without completed

SUBMITTER: Kataoka A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12673834 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature