A typical X ray procedure results in a total effective dose of 8.3 mSv per hour of fluoroscopy. The mean cardiac fluoroscopy time in managing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is 57 minutes, atrial flutter is 20 minutes, ablation is 22 minutes and Pulmonary Vein isolation is 39 minutes.
About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.
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