Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Abstract

Radiation Safety in Contemporary Vascular Practice: Balancing Procedural Success with Long-term Health

Yanhai Zuo

The progressive shift toward endovascular techniques represents
one of the most significant transformations in vascular surgery
over the past three decades. This evolution has delivered
remarkable benefits-reduced perioperative morbidity, shorter
hospital stays, and expanded treatment options for high-risk
patients. However, these advances come with an
underappreciated cost: increasing radiation exposure to both
patients and providers. As career-long radiation exposure
becomes the norm for vascular specialists, greater attention to
radiation safety practices and technologies is imperative. This
commentary examines the current state of radiation exposure in
vascular interventions, its potential consequences, and strategies
for mitigation.

Published Date: 2025-03-31; Received Date: 2025-02-28