The Philips Azurion interventional imaging system was recently updated with new ultralow dose technology that is said to reduce X-ray exposure by up to 50% during coronary procedures.
When it comes to recognizing the symbiotic benefits of mentorship for both parties involved, most directors of residency programs in interventional radiology are all in. And yet few programs have the wherewithal to put their enthusiasm into action.
A lack of consistency in policies around the country in 2020 invites the question: Do residency program directors need national guidelines on parental leave?
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn when transporting a hospitalized patient with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to radiology for imaging that cannot be performed in the patient room?
These findings present additional evidence that invasive imaging tests are not necessarily more effective when it comes to evaluating patients for chest pain.
