Cardiac implanted electronic devices and MRI safety in 2018-the state of play
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Hunt, Ben
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Traditionally, the presence of cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIEDs) was a contra-indication to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Professional groups from around the world are releasing updated guidelines for the imaging of MR-conditional and legacy CIEDs, reflecting increasing evidence that this can be performed safely when strict protocols are followed.
Key Points • The presence of a pacemaker or automatic implanted cardioverter defibrillator is no longer an absolute contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging.
• Strict protocols enable diagnostic quality images to be obtained with minimal risk.
• Close collaboration among radiologists, cardiologists and device manufacturer representatives is required.
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European Radiology
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28
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10
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Clinical sciences
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Artificial cardiac pacemaker
Imaging, magnetic resonance
Equipment safety
Cardiac imaging techniques