COMPARING MEASURED AND CALCULATED DOSES IN INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY PROCEDURES.

Area of Science:

• Medical Physics
• Radiological Sciences
• Interventional Cardiology

Background:

• Interventional cardiology procedures involve complex imaging, leading to significant radiation exposure for patients and staff.
• Accurate radiation dose assessment is crucial for patient safety and effective radiation protection measures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate the accuracy of Monte Carlo simulations for estimating radiation doses in interventional cardiology settings.
• To compare simulated dose estimates with real-world measurements under controlled conditions.

Main Methods:

• Detailed mathematical simulations of irradiation scenarios using the Monte Carlo method.
• Comparison of simulated dose estimates with previously recorded real-world measurements.
• Utilizing an Alderson phantom and simulating key parameters like X-ray spectra, beam angles, and filtration.

Main Results:

• Monte Carlo simulations demonstrated a high degree of agreement with actual dose measurements.
• The simulation method reproduced real dose measurements within acceptable uncertainty levels.
• Mathematical modeling provides a reliable approach for prospective dose assessments.

Conclusions:

• The Monte Carlo method is a validated tool for accurate radiation dose estimation in interventional cardiology.
• This simulation approach supports enhanced radiation safety protocols for patients and medical personnel.
• The findings confirm the utility of computational methods in optimizing radiation protection in complex medical imaging procedures.