TY  - GEN
ID  - cogprints4450
UR  - http://cogprints.org/4450/
A1  - Prashant, Nair
A1  - Ariel, Roguin
Y1  - 2005/07//
N2  - Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has unparalleled soft-tissue imaging capabilities. The presence of devices such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter/defibrillators (ICDs), however, is historically considered a contraindication to MR imaging. These devices are now smaller, with less magnetic material and improved electromagnetic interference protection. This review summarizes the potential hazards of the device-MR environment interaction, and presents updated information regarding in-vivo and in-vitro experiments. Recent reports on patients with implantable pacemakers and ICDs who underwent MR scan shows that under certain conditions patients with these implanted systems may benefit from this imaging modality. The data presented suggests that certain modern pacemaker and ICD systems may indeed be MR safe. This may have major clinical implications on current imaging practice.

PB  - Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Group
KW  - Imaging
KW  -  MRI
KW  -  safety
KW  -  pacemaker
KW  -  ICD
TI  - Magnetic Resonance Imaging in patients with ICDs and Pacemakers

SP  - 197
AV  - public
EP  - 209
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