Key result
Magnetic resonance imaging in 19 patients with abandoned cardiac device leads resulted in 0 adverse events within 7 days and no lead malfunctions upon generator reimplantation.
Why the study?
Does magnetic resonance imaging cause adverse events or lead malfunction in patients with abandoned CIED leads?
Population
19 patients aged 19 to 85 with abandoned cardiovascular implantable electronic device leads who underwent MRI
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
7 days
Authors
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Supports MRI feasibility with abandoned leads under monitoring; leaves open larger prospective studies before practice change.
Observational (n=19)
No
Does magnetic resonance imaging cause adverse events or lead malfunction in patients with abandoned CIED leads?
MRI appears feasible and safe in patients with abandoned cardiac device leads when performed under careful monitoring, challenging the traditional contraindication.
Higgins et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Abandoned pacemaker and defibrillator leads (n=19). Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was evaluated on Adverse events associated with MRI within 7 days of the scan. Magnetic resonance imaging in 19 patients with abandoned cardiac device leads resulted in 0 adverse events within 7 days and no lead malfunctions upon generator reimplantation.
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