Clinical Needs

Electromagnetic tracking can significantly reduce the exposure of patients and the clinical team to ionising radiation during procedures.

50% of interventional radiologists display significant posterior subcapsular lens changes, a precursor to cataracts.
(Vano E, et al. Radiation-associated lens opacities in catheterization personnel: results of a survey and direct assessments. Journal of Vascular Interventional Radiology 2013;2: 197-204.)

85% of self-reported brain tumors in interventionalists originated on the left side of the head, the area closest to the radiation source.
(Roguin A, et al. Brain tumours among interventional cardiologists: a cause for alarm? Report of four new cases from two cities and a review of the literature. Eurointervention 2012;7:1081-1086.)

60% incidence of spine issues after 21 years in practice, a result of wearing heavy radiation protection apparel.
(Dehmer G, et al. Occupational Hazards for Interventional Cardiologists, The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions; 2006;68, 6, 974-976.)

33% of interventional cardiologists miss work due to orthopaedic issues.
(Goldstein J, et al. Occupational hazards of interventional cardiologists: prevalence of orthopedic health problems in contemporary practice. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2004; 63:407-211. 15558765).