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ArticleSaudi medical journal2026

Investigating Medical Radiation Awareness of Saudi Arabian Cardiologists in Catheterization Labs:

Abdulmajeed Alotaibi, Raseel Alsallum, Reemas Alotaibi, Ali M Aldhebaib, Noha Althubaity, Oinam Gokulchandra Singh, Zyad M Almutlaq, Abdulaziz M Albaraikan, Winnie Philip, Abrar M Al-Mutairi and 4 more

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Article in Saudi medical journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Abdulmajeed AlotaibiRadiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-9132-4569
Raseel AlsallumRadiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Reemas AlotaibiRadiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ali M AldhebaibRadiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Noha AlthubaityRadiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Oinam Gokulchandra SinghRadiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Zyad M AlmutlaqRadiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz M AlbaraikanKing Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Winnie PhilipKing Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abrar M Al-MutairiKing Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mostafa AlqarrasKing Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Basma AlrowailliRadiology and Medical Imaging Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman AlkhulaifiMedical Imaging Department, King Abdulaziz Cardiac Centre, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dhaifallah Ziyad AlanaziDepartment of Medical Imaging, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of interventional cardiologists in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) regarding occupational radiation safety. Occupational radiation exposure poses significant long-term health risks for interventional cardiologists. Understanding current safety knowledge and practices is essential for guiding improvement strategies. Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional survey was administered across several cardiac centers in KSA. The survey evaluated radiation safety awareness, use of dosimetry monitoring, and adherence to protective measures among practicing interventional cardiologists. Results: The study identified notable gaps in radiation safety knowledge and considerable inconsistencies in dosimetry monitoring. Despite these shortcomings, participants demonstrated high compliance with fundamental protective practices, particularly the routine use of personal protective equipment. Conclusion: The findings underscore the need for continuous professional development, more stringent institutional radiation safety protocols, and stronger enforcement mechanisms. Enhancing these measures is crucial to minimizing long-term occupational risks for interventional cardiologists and ensuring alignment with international radiation safety standards.

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Cardiac CatheterizationCardiologistsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeOccupational ExposureRadiation ProtectionCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMaleSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesCardiac catheterizationCardiologistsInterventional cardiologyOccupational hazardsRadiation exposureRadiation protection

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PMCPMC13360395

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