Video and Other Media
Dr. Diethrich's Story
Compelling video testimony from Dr. Edward Diethrich (1935 to 2017), world-renowned Cardiovascular Surgeon and dedicated pioneer in the Endovascular field, whose incredible career of selflessly caring for patients is an example of medical professionalism and service at its finest. His tragic death from prolonged occupational radiation exposure serves as a valuable lesson to prioritize our own safety as we provide care.
Scattered Denial
Six-part documentary film exploring the occupational hazards that cardiovascular interventionalists and their teams face from prolonged radiation exposure in cardiac catheterization laboratories. While some cardiologists have begun sounding the alarm about these risks, the problem is still widely under-appreciated in the medical community. scattereddenial.org
Occupational Dangers of Radiation - Webinar
In this broadcast, our distinguished panel delve into the dangers of radiation within cardiovascular laboratories and explore emerging solutions to address these critical concerns. Dr. David Rizik and Dr Bob Foster are featured in the upcoming PBS documentary "Scattered Denial: The Occupational Dangers of Radiation” and share their stories, experiences, solutions and relevant clips from the film.
[ ] Is Not Here
A project honoring healthcare professionals tragically affected by occupational radiation. Some are no longer able to work, while others have paid the ultimate price in their selfless pursuit to provide care. May their stories motivate caregivers to prioritize protection and prevention. #IsNotHere
See their stories: Is-Not-Here.com
[The Female Interventional Cardiologist] Is Not Here
Highlighting the dilemma of radiation and orthopedic stress in interventional suites from the perspective of the female caregiver.
The Radiation Problem
The Radiation Problem film chronicles the severe health risks Scatter Radiation holds every day to physicians and cardiac cath lab staff.