Key result
Magnetic resonance imaging in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices can be safely performed by following specific qualification, management, and programming protocols.
Why the study?
A small number of centres perform MRI in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices, giving patients limited access to needed diagnostics that may impact specialist treatment.
How should cardiac implantable electronic devices be managed and programmed to safely perform MRI scans?
How should cardiac implantable electronic devices be managed and programmed to safely perform MRI scans?
This review provides practical, step-by-step guidance on managing and programming CIEDs to safely perform MRI scans, aiming to improve patient access to this essential diagnostic tool.
<ns3:p>According to current knowledge and guidelines of scientific societies, MRI in patients with an cardiac implantable electronic device are possible with respect to safety principles and should be considered and applied in selected clinical situations. The small number of centres performing these examinations means that patients in need of this type of diagnostics have limited access to it, which may affect the timing and selection of appropriate specialist treatment. This article discusses step by step the path of qualification and management of the implanted device, both approved for being in the electromagnetic field and without this certification, and presents the programming path for devices of different manufacturers, that are used in Poland – Abbott, Biotronik, Boston Scientific and Medtronic.</ns3:p>
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Świerżyńska et al. (2021) conducted a review in Cardiac implantable electronic device. Magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated. Magnetic resonance imaging in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices can be safely performed by following specific qualification, management, and programming protocols.
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