Radiation exposure presents a significant challenge for women pursuing a career in cardiology, and it has repeatedly emerged as a critical factor deterring their entry into the field. Alarmingly, women face a substantially greater risk of developing radiation-induced cancers and experiencing severe adverse effects…

I have always wanted to be a physician, and through my early experiences, even before medical school, I was particularly drawn to the cardiovascular specialty. I found cardiovascular physiology and the cutting-edge tools fascinating. Ultimately, I chose interventional cardiology as a career path because I felt I could make the greatest impact on patients…

As an interventional cardiologist, I specialize in complex cardiac and vascular interventions. I’ve been in the field since the mid-1980s and spent a lot of that time performing procedures in rooms where scatter X-ray radiation was a constant, ever-present threat, one that we accept without thinking about it. I now know that such “blind acceptance” is a mistake…

I came across a demonstration of the Radiaction system at a medical conference. I watched in amazement as the retracted shielding panels extended at the push of a button to form a protective barrier around the X-ray emitter, the source of scatter radiation. This elegantly simple concept made immediate sense and intrigued me…

March 8, 2024, marks the 113th International Women’s Day, a moment each year to celebrate progress and reflect on women’s achievements around the world. This year’s theme is “Inspire Inclusion.” At Radiaction Medical, this theme aligns neatly with an issue we confront regularly: the unique experience of female interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists…