Strategy for Safe Performance of Extrathoracic Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 1.5 Tesla in the Presence of Cardiac Pacemakers in Non–Pacemaker-Dependent Patients

2006258 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Torsten Sommer · Medtronic (Netherlands)

Claas P. Naehle · Medtronic (Netherlands)

Alexander Yang · Medtronic (Netherlands)

Volkert A. Zeijlemaker · Medtronic (Netherlands)

M. H. Hackenbroch · Medtronic (Netherlands)

A Schmiedel · Medtronic (Netherlands)

Carsten H. Meyer ·

Abstract

Extrathoracic MRI of non-pacemaker-dependent patients can be performed with an acceptable risk-benefit ratio under controlled conditions and by taking both MR- and pacemaker-related precautions.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 114, Issue 12, pp. 1285-1292

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.105.597013

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