Abstract
Acute radiation syndrome or radiation sickness is a serious illness that occurs after the body receives a high dose of radiation, typically over a short period of time. This condition may be underrecognized by interventionalists and must be considered whenever performing complex endovascular procedures.
MeSH terms
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Acute Radiation Syndrome / etiology*
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Aged
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
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Aortography / adverse effects*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / adverse effects
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Endovascular Procedures* / adverse effects
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Fluoroscopy
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Humans
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Male
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Radiation Dosage
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Radiodermatitis / etiology
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Radiography, Interventional / adverse effects*
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Risk Assessment