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As providers, the endeavor is to cause no harm and it behooves us to either eliminate or minimize the radiation exposure to patients without affecting the efficacy and outcomes of the diagnostic or therapeutic modalities. Pediatric electrophysiologists have taken the lead in attempting to minimize the radiation exposure to patients and staff with innovative and advanced techniques. 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