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  • Medical Physics
  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Interventions

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  • Occupational radiation exposure is linked to long-term health effects, disproportionately affecting women, trainees, and support staff.
  • Current radiation protection methods and equipment are often limited and nonergonomic, leading to orthopedic injuries and career impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the dual dangers of ionizing radiation and musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare settings.
  • To advocate for the adoption of advanced radiation protection technologies and imaging systems.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary Think Tank summit was convened at the 2025 Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Scientific Sessions.
  • Discussions involved stakeholders from professional societies, advocacy groups, and industry partners.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant orthopedic injury rates associated with nonergonomic radiation protection equipment.
  • Highlighted challenges in implementing enhanced radiation protection devices.
  • Focused on the dual risks of ionizing radiation and musculoskeletal strain.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need for widespread implementation of enhanced radiation protection technologies and imaging systems.
  • Actionable steps are outlined to achieve ALARA+ (as low and as light as reasonably achievable) radiation exposure.
  • Collaboration among stakeholders is essential to improve safety and reduce health risks.