2026 Scientific Sessions

Wearing the Weight: Radiation Exposure and Emotional Wellbeing

This session addresses the physical and emotional toll of working in the cath lab, with a focus on radiation exposure, orthopedic strain, and the psychological impact of adverse outcomes. Faculty will share strategies for reducing radiation, improving ergonomics, and supporting emotional resilience. Discussions will highlight practical solutions to protect both body and mind in high-stress procedural environments.
Introductory Remarks
How Low Can You Go? Radiation Reduction Strategies
Christopher J. Petit, M.D., FSCAI, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, New York, NY
Do No Harm...to the Interventionalist
Sara M. Trucco, M.D., FSCAI, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Discussion
Wearing Lead Shouldn't be the Workout
Allison G. Dupont, M.D., FSCAI, Northside Hospital Heart Institute, Lawrenceville, GA
Silent Scars: The Emotional Burden of Adverse Outcomes
Brian A Boe, M.D., Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Hollywood, FL