Key result
Provision of MRI scans for patients with MR-conditional cardiac implantable electronic devices is offered by only 46% of surveyed hospitals in England, with 85% performing ≤10 scans per year.
Cross-Sectional (n=195)
Yes
Provision of MRI for patients with MR-conditional CIEDs in England is poor, highlighting an unmet clinical need driven by perceived risks, lack of training, and logistical difficulties.
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Limited MRI access for CIED patients signals an unmet need; leaves open effective strategies to overcome training and logistical barriers.
Sabzevari et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in MR-conditional cardiac implantable electronic devices (n=195). Provision of MRI scanning was evaluated on Proportion of hospitals offering MRI scans to patients with CIEDs. Provision of MRI scans for patients with MR-conditional cardiac implantable electronic devices is offered by only 46% of surveyed hospitals in England, with 85% performing ≤10 scans per year.
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