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

Authors

• Abdulmajeed Alotaibi, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; AND Research and Innovation Unit, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Raseel Alsallum, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Reemas Alotaibi, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Ali M. Aldhebaib, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; AND Cardiovascular Technology Department, King Abdulaziz Cardiac Centre, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Noha Althubaity, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; AND Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Oinam Gokulchandra Singh, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; AND Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Zyad M. Almutlaq, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; AND Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Abdulaziz M. Albaraikan, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Cardiovascular Technology Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; AND Cardiovascular Technology Department, King Abdulaziz Cardiac Centre, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Winnie Philip, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia AND Research and Innovation Unit, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Abrar M. Al-Mutairi, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia AND Research and Innovation Unit, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Mostafa Alqarras, King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia AND Research and Innovation Unit, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Basma Alrowailli, Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Abdulrahman Alkhulaifi, Medical Imaging Department, King Abdulaziz Cardiac Centre, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow
• Dhaifallah Ziyad Alanazi, Department of Medical Imaging, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFollow

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.

Article Type

Original Study

First Page

1351

Last Page

1356

Recommended Citation

Alotaibi, Abdulmajeed; Alsallum, Raseel; Alotaibi, Reemas; Aldhebaib, Ali M.; Althubaity, Noha; Singh, Oinam Gokulchandra; Almutlaq, Zyad M.; Albaraikan, Abdulaziz M.; Philip, Winnie; Al-Mutairi, Abrar M.; Alqarras, Mostafa; Alrowailli, Basma; Alkhulaifi, Abdulrahman; and Alanazi, Dhaifallah Ziyad (2026) "Investigating Medical Radiation Awareness of Saudi Arabian Cardiologists in Catheterization Labs: A Survey Study," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 47: Iss. 8, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.8827