MRI Conditional Pacemakers
Journal Title: BMH Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Conventionally, magnetic resonance [MR] imaging is an absolute contraindication for those with an implanted pacemaker.This represents a significant clinical problem as several studies have shown approximately 75% of patients with pacemakers will have an indication for an MRI scan. Patients over the age of 65 are twice as likely to require an MRI and 80% of pacemaker patients are over the age of 65. MR imaging is an important source of information for neurological disorders and several soft tissue abnormalities. Hence denying this important diagnostic modality for those with an implanted pacemaker and other cardiac implantable electronic devices [CIED] is a tremendous clinical problem both because of concerns about MRI signals interfering with the function of the pacemaker and the pacemaker in turn interfering with the MR images.
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Johnson Francis, Kenneth A Ellenbogen
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