Key result
An optimized new generation fluoroscopy system resulted in lower radiation doses across all electrophysiology procedure groups compared to an older system (P > 0.001).
Why the study?
Does an optimized new generation fluoroscopy system reduce radiation dose in patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures compared to an older system?
Population
Patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures in a single electrophysiology laboratory over a 2-year period
Comparison
New generation fluoroscopy system optimized with… vs Older fluoroscopy system (Philips Integris H5000)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports lower radiation with new fluoroscopy in EP procedures; extends observational data but leaves open randomized confirmation.
Cohort
No
Does an optimized new generation fluoroscopy system reduce radiation dose in patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures compared to an older system?
p-value: p=> 0.001
Optimized contemporary digital fluoroscopy systems can achieve ultra-low radiation levels for electrophysiology procedures without compromising procedural time or success.
Crowhurst et al. (2017) conducted a cohort in Electrophysiology procedures. Optimized new generation fluoroscopy system (Siemens Artis Q) vs. Older fluoroscopy system (Philips Integris H5000) was evaluated on Radiation dose (DAP readings) (p=> 0.001). An optimized new generation fluoroscopy system resulted in lower radiation doses across all electrophysiology procedure groups compared to an older system (P > 0.001).
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