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Published in: European Radiology 10/2018

01-10-2018 | Cardiac

Cardiac implanted electronic devices and MRI safety in 2018—the state of play

Authors: Ryan Mark Shulman, Ben Hunt

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 10/2018

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Abstract

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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Metadata
Title
Cardiac implanted electronic devices and MRI safety in 2018—the state of play
Authors
Ryan Mark Shulman
Ben Hunt
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-018-5396-0

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