RADPAD® Radiation Protection

The OPN NC® Super High-Pressure Balloon is changing the game in PCI, treating lesions that traditional balloons can’t—achieving uniform expansion at up to 40 atm. Safely tackle complex, calcified lesions with OPN NC® and stay protected with RADPAD® shields against scatter radiation. Read more: eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/very-h… #InterventionalCardiology #OPNNC #RADPAD #PCI #Cardiology

We’re excited to see everyone at #CRT2026! Make sure you hit up our special session: 🎤 “It’s Not Just Cancer & Cataracts” 📅 March 7 | 10:24 AM 📍 Spotlight Theater – Washington Hilton Join nationally recognized cath lab leader and radiation safety advocate Barbara Breininger, R.T. (R)(ARRT)(CIRCC) — recently featured on the Radcliffe Cardiology Parallax Podcast — for a powerful discussion on the real occupational impact of chronic radiation exposure in complex PCI. 🎧 Listen to the Radcliffe episode: Radiation Hygiene - Parallax - Barbara Breininger youtu.be/5I58FzvxbD0?si… #CRTonline #CABG #cardiacnurse #cardiologists #cardiology #cardiologyfellow #cardiologyfellows #cardiologynurse #cardiologynurses #cathlab #cathlabnurse #cathlabtech #endovascular #endovascularsurgery #interventionalcardiologists #interventionalcardiology #interventionalcardiologyfellow #interventionalcardiologyfellows #health #healthcare #medicine #MCRN #medicalequity #DAPT #MI #MINOCA #RADPAD #PCI #SAVR #STEMI #InfectiveEndocarditis #TAVI #TAVR #TEER #THV #TMVR #coronary #structural #structuralheartdisease #womenincardiology #womeninmedicine #cardiologyresearch #medicalresearch #heartfailure #electrophysiology

Join us at TCT 2025 for the OPN NC Satellite Symposium on October 28 at 10:30 AM. Discover why interventionalists worldwide trust the OPN NC Super High-Pressure PTCA Balloon for their most complex lesions. #TCT2025 #OPNNC #ComplexPCI #InterventionalCardiology

Why use RADPAD®? Because standard protection isn’t cutting it. A recent report highlights that healthcare professionals exposed to radiation may have a higher risk of breast cancer, even when using traditional protective gear. 97% reported using lead aprons, and 26% reported using plexiglass shields; yet, scatter radiation continues to reach unprotected areas such as the arms, hands, and head. Your immune system isn’t just under your lead. Protect yourself where lead can’t. RADPAD® Radiation Protection Shields are designed to block scatter radiation between you and the source. It’s a simple, proactive step to protect your health and your future. Protect your nurses, your technologists, and yourself. Because radiation exposure is real and preventable. 🔗Read more here: cancertherapyadvisor.com/news/hcps-radi… 🔗For inquiries about RADPAD Shields: radpad.com @Radpad2020 #RadiationSafety #CathLab #InterventionalCardiology #HealthcareProfessionals #BreastCancerAwareness #RADPAD #RadiationProtection #InterventionalRadiology

💥 Breaking Down Calcium: OPN NC Balloons vs Scoring Balloons 💥 The ISAR-CALC randomized trial compared lesion preparation using OPN NC super high-pressure balloons versus scoring balloons in patients with severely calcified coronary lesions. Results demonstrated that OPN NC balloons achieved superior stent expansion and larger minimum stent areas, both of which are critical factors for improving long-term PCI outcomes. OPN NC® Super High-Pressure PTCA Balloons offer unmatched performance in these complex cases, enabling operators to apply up to 35–40 atm of pressure safely and effectively. When it comes to preparing undilatable, calcified lesions, precision and power matter. OPN NC® delivers both. 📩 To request a demo or place an order, email us at info@radpad.com 🔗 Read the article here: eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/super-… #OPNNC #CalcifiedLesions #ComplexPCI #SHPBalloon #CoronaryIntervention #CathLabTools #LesionPreparation #ISR #StentExpansion #InterventionalCardiology #RADPAD

“85% of brain tumors in interventional physicians occur on the left side, the side most exposed to radiation.” — Dr. Robert Foster, SIRP Course Director Radiation safety cannot wait. Join us for SIRP 2025, an online symposium to discuss how you can better protect your team from radiation exposure. 📅 Sept 26–27 • 💻 Online 👉 Register: lnkd.in/gW2Wga2a @ORSIF_org @Radpad2020 Radiation Protection #RadiationProtection #InterventionalCardiology #RadiationSafety #SIRP2025

🚀 Overcoming Resistant Lesions with OPN NC® TWIN-Wall Balloons 🚀 A clinical study involving 208 in-stent restenosis (ISR) lesions demonstrated how OPN NC® Super High-Pressure PTCA Balloons deliver powerful, consistent performance where standard balloons fail. Designed with a twin-wall structure, OPN NC® reliably reaches inflation pressures above 35–40 atm, without rupture. 🧪 Key findings: ✔️ OPN NC® achieved acute luminal gain in all 208 ISR lesions ✔️ Low rates of perforation and no balloon ruptures observed Whether treating ISR, calcified lesions, or under-expanded stents, OPN NC® empowers interventionalists to achieve optimal lesion preparation and stent expansion, safely and predictably. Reach out today at info@radpad.com to schedule a hands-on demo or training. Read more! sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #OPNNC #ComplexPCI #HighPressurePTCA #ISR #StentExpansion #CathLabInnovation #InterventionalCardiology #SISMedical

🔬 Protecting Those Who Protect Others: RADPAD® in the Cath Lab 🔬 A prospective clinical study published in Cureus evaluated the impact of RADPAD® Radiation Protection Shields on operator exposure during cardiac catheterization procedures. The results were clear: RADPAD® reduced physician exposure to scatter radiation by a significant margin, ranging from 75% up to 90%, depending on the procedure type and positioning. With the increasing awareness of occupational hazards in the cath lab, these results emphasize the vital role RADPAD® plays in reducing cumulative exposure to scatter radiation, safeguarding physicians and staff without disrupting workflow. 📩 Ready to enhance your team’s protection? Email us at info@radpad.com to schedule an in-service or trial. #RADPAD #RadiationSafety #ScatterRadiation #CathLab #CardiologyInnovation #HealthcareWorkerSafety pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11…

🚨 OPN NC® Lunch Symposium at CVI 2025 🚨 Join us on July 24th in Austin, TX, for another can’t-miss lunch symposium focused on real-world strategies and clinical outcomes using the OPN NC® Super High-Pressure PTCA Balloon in complex coronary interventions. At TCT 2024, our previous symposium sparked incredible conversation around the safe and effective use of OPN NC® in treating ISR, calcified lesions, and challenging PCI cases requiring maximum expansion. You can now rewatch that full panel discussion on YouTube to get a taste of what’s to come: 🎥 Watch the TCT 2024 Lunch Symposium: youtu.be/zdQ4UUDHSZc?si… Expect more groundbreaking insights, case reviews, and expert panel commentary this July at CVI 2025. Don’t miss your chance to see how OPN NC® is advancing PCI outcomes! 📍 CVI 2025 – Austin, TX 📆 Lunch Symposium | July 24th ✅ Save the date and spread the word! #OPNNC #CVI2025 #ComplexPCI #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology #ISRTreatment #HighPressureBalloon #PCIinnovation #LunchSymposium #SISMedical #VesselPrep

🚀 Break Through Calcified Lesions with Confidence 🚀 We’re hosting a Lunch Symposium at CVI 2025 dedicated to clinical strategies for treating calcified coronary lesions using OPN NC® Super High-Pressure Balloons. 🗓️ July 24, 2025 🕧 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM 📍 Austin, TX | The Operators Enclave Discover what makes OPN NC® the most powerful and reliable tool for tackling the toughest lesions in the cath lab. 💡 Stay for the science, leave with solutions. #OPNNC #PCI #CalcifiedLesions #CVI2025 #LunchSymposium #CardiologySolutions

🔧 Super‑High‑Pressure Balloons: Precision Tools in PCI 🔧 A recent article, “Optimizing PCI Specialty Balloon Use,” clearly outlines when to integrate super-high-pressure balloons, such as OPN NC, into complex PCI procedures. In cases of heavy calcification or under‑expanded stents, the OPN NC stands out. The twin‑layer design enables controlled inflation up to ~35 atm, ensuring effective stent expansion or plaque modification with a low risk of dissections or perforations. Curious how OPN NC can elevate your PCI results? Dive into the full article below. And remember, complex cases mean prolonged fluoroscopy, which increases scatter radiation exposure. That’s where RADPAD® Radiation Protection shields play a vital role; blocking up to 95% of scatter radiation to protect your team. Protect your team, perfect your procedure. Reach out to book a RADPAD demo or OPN NC training session today! #InterventionalCardiology #PCITechniques #OPNNC #LesionPrep #RadiationSafety #RADPAD citoday.com/articles/2024-…

Join us at @cvinnovations 2025. Lunch Symposium: Strategies for #OPN_NC 🎈, #PCI Excellence & Calcified Lesions Solutions. Lunch box provided | Seats limited. Save the date: July 24th 12.30-1.30 pm #CVI2025 @esbrilakis @Radpad2020

📣 Save the Date – CVI 2025 Lunch Symposium! Join us in Austin, Texas, on July 24th, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. for an engaging and informative Lunch Symposium focused on: 🔹Strategies for OPN NC® Excellence 🔹Advanced Solutions for Calcified Lesions in PCI Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn from clinical leaders, and explore how OPN NC® Super High-Pressure PTCA Balloons are redefining success in complex PCI. 📍Mark your calendar and plan to be part of the conversation at CVI 2025: The Operators Enclave! #CVI2025 #InterventionalCardiology #OPNNC #PCIInnovation #CalcifiedLesions #CardiologyEvents #LunchSymposium

New: Dr. Waqaar Diwan shares how he built an independent IR practice from the ground up—navigating staffing shifts, hospital politics & referral building. He advises IRs to earn trust and stay patient-focused. #VI551: youtube.com/watch?v=uITiO7… @WaqaarDiwan @Radpad2020 @Medtronic Emprint @Get_Found_Fast @MDAndersonNews #VIR

What kind of IR will you be? @Subhash_Gutti sits down with @linemonkeymd and Dr. Christopher Zarour to discuss what to look for in your first IR gig, the importance of owning patient care, and insights from personal experience. #VI542: open.spotify.com/episode/3oDofV… #iRad @Radpad2020

💥 SCAI 2024 Year in Review: A Stark Reminder of the Risks Facing Cath Lab Teams 💥 In the 2024 Presidential Year in Review, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (@SCAI) emphasized a critical truth: well-being in the cath lab starts with protection. SCAI’s data reveals that: - Over 50% of interventional cardiology staff reported orthopedic injuries - Nearly 50% attributed cataracts to radiation exposure - 5% reported cancer diagnoses believed to be linked to their cath lab work These aren’t just numbers—they’re real consequences of working unprotected in high-radiation environments. At RADPAD® Radiation Protection, we proudly support the movement toward a safer cath lab. Our disposable, lead-free shields are proven to absorb up to 95% of scatter radiation, reducing exposure during interventional procedures and protecting the long-term health of frontline teams. 📩 Contact us at info@radpad.com to learn how you can equip your lab with #RADPAD®! Read more here!🔖 scai.org/scai-president… #RADPAD #RadiationSafety #CathLabWellbeing #SCAI #Cardiology #ScatterRadiation #HealthcareProtection #PhysicianWellness #OccupationalSafety #InterventionalCardiology

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to acknowledge the real and lasting impact mental health has on all of us. Whether you're a patient, parent, provider, or professional, mental health is a universal challenge, not a selective one. For healthcare workers—especially those regularly exposed to ionizing radiation—the risks go beyond physical. A 2024 study published in Middle East Current Psychiatry found that long-term radiation exposure in healthcare professionals is directly associated with increased rates of anxiety and depression due to chronic oxidative stress and neurological impact. This underscores the critical need for proactive protection—not just from radiation-related disease, but from its psychological toll. By reducing up to 95% of scatter radiation exposure during interventional procedures, RADPAD® Radiation Protection protects your body and contributes to your long-term mental well-being by lowering the physiological stress load caused by cumulative radiation. This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s commit to prioritizing whole-person safety—because protecting our healthcare workers means protecting their minds, too. 📩 Learn more about how RADPAD® Radiation Protection can support your team’s physical and mental health: info@radpad.com #MentalHealthAwareness #RadiationSafety #RADPAD #ScatterRadiation #HealthcareWellness #ProtectYourTeam #AnxietyPrevention #DepressionAwareness #CathLabSafety mecp.springeropen.com/articles/10.11…

📍 Live from HRS 2025 — Booth #945! We’re excited to be here at the Heart Rhythm Society 2025 Conference, showcasing our latest innovations in patient care and staff protection: 🔹RADPAD® Shields — Proven to block up to 95% of scatter radiation 🔹Pocket Press® — Modern pressure dressing bandages for secure hemostasis 🔹CardioBra™ — The stress test solution designed specifically for women’s comfort and accuracy Stop by Booth #945 to meet our team, see our products in action, and discover how we advance healthcare safety and patient outcomes. We can’t wait to connect with you at #HRS2025! @HRSonline #HRS2025 #HeartRhythm2025 #RADPAD #PocketPress #CardioBra #RadiationSafety #CardiologyInnovation #HealthcareInnovation

📢 Join Us at 𝗛𝗥𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in San Diego! We're excited to announce our participation in Heart Rhythm Society 2025, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center from April 24-27, 2025. Visit us at Booth #945 to explore our latest innovations designed to enhance patient care and safety:​ 1. 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗣𝗔𝗗® 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀: Protecting healthcare professionals from scatter radiation during interventional procedures.​ 2. 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀® 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Ensuring effective hemostasis with ease and reliability.​ 3. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗮: A new solution tailored for women's comfort and accuracy during stress tests.​ Don't miss this opportunity to engage with our team and discover how our products can support your practice. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!​ @HRSonline #HRS2025 #HeartRhythm2025 #Cardiology #MedicalInnovation #PatientCare #RadiationProtection #Hemostasis #StressTest

🚨 ATTENUATE Trial Confirms RADPAD® Cuts Operator Radiation Exposure by 50.7%! 🚨 New data from CRT 2025 proves that RADPAD® Radiation Protection Shields significantly reduce scatter radiation in the cath lab. 📊 Key Findings from the ATTENUATE Trial (NYU Langone Health): ✅ 500 procedures analyzed – structural, coronary, and diagnostic interventions ✅ 50.7% reduction in operator radiation exposure ✅ Total radiation dose dropped from 14 µSv to 9 µSv with RADPAD® A huge thank you to @GiorgioMedranda and his team for leading this pivotal study and advancing radiation safety in interventional cardiology. Protect yourself from the long-term dangers of scatter radiation—make RADPAD® your go-to shield in every procedure! 📖 Read more: cardiovascularnews.com/crt-2025-atten… #CRT2025 #RadiationSafety #CathLab #InterventionalCardiology #ScatterRadiation #RADPAD #OperatorProtection

#CRT2025: ATTENUATE trial results show significant radiation reduction in cath lab procedures using protective drape @GiorgioMedranda cardiovascularnews.com/crt-2025-atten…