Medical Different types fluoroscopy modes in X-ray imaging?

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Fluoroscopy mode in cardiac X-ray imaging refers to the different levels of radiation dose rates delivered to the patient's skin, categorized as extra low, low, medium, and high fluoroscopy. Each mode indicates the intensity of radiation exposure measured in Gray per minute. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these levels for patient safety and effective imaging. The original poster sought clarification on these modes but attempted to delete their initial post after receiving responses, leading to the thread being locked.
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what is fluoroscopy mode in cardiac xray imaging?. simulator shows EP,LF,MF,HI(extra low fluoroscpy, low, medium and highfluoro.what is it actually means?
 
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sikkandar bava said:
Summary:: want to know the details about fluoroscopy mode.

. . . (extra low fluoroscpy, low, medium and highfluoro.what is it actually means?
This refers to the radiation dose rate, Gray/minute, to the patient's skin.
 
Mentor Note -- the OP tried to delete his thread start after receiving replies, so this thread is now locked.
 
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