Is the radiation exposure safe?
Radiologists are trained to use the minimum amount of radiation necessary to obtain the needed information. Different imaging tools deliver varying levels of radiation. Computed tomography (CT) scans and studies involving the use of contrast deliver higher doses of radiation compared to X-rays. With IR procedures, the level of radiation exposure depends on the type and complexity of the procedure. In general, the risk of developing cancer from radiation is far outweighed by the benefits of the procedure.
