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The Angiographic Suite: Setup and Ergonomics

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Due to the increasing utilization of endovascular interventions to treat vascular disease, a dedicated angiography suite is now an important component of modern vascular care. A variety of factors must be considered in order to setup a safe and efficient angiography suite, including location, layout, equipment, and supplies. Furthermore, a hybrid operating suite may add additional efficiency in treating patients with vascular disease by increasing surgical capability during a single intervention. Unfortunately, the increase in endovascular interventions has led to an increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries amongst interventionalists. Interventionalists must maintain awareness of body mechanics to improve load bearing and reduce long-term occupational injuries.

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Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number T32HL098036. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

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  2. Department of Vascular Surgery, Attikon Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece

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Xie, B., Madigan, M. (2024). The Angiographic Suite: Setup and Ergonomics. In: Geroulakos, G., Avgerinos, E., Becquemin, J.P., Makris, G.C., Froio, A. (eds) Mastering Endovascular Techniques. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42735-0_4

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