Int J Arrhythm.  2016 Sep;17(3):144-149. 10.18501/arrhythmia.2016.024.

Efforts of the Past 20 Years for Proved Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety of Medtronic Implantable Cardiac Devices

• Lee J

• KMID: 2353928
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18501/arrhythmia.2016.024

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly becoming a standard of care and hence, an unmatched and irreplaceable diagnostic method. However, patients with implantable cardiac devices have not been guaranteed safety when exposed to the MRI environment. For this reason, Medtronic has taken the initiative and developed SureScanâ„¢ devices, which are MRI compatible devices for patients that would enable them to undergo MRI scans safely. The current technological developments in magnetic resonance (MR) and their clinical applications are discussed.

Keyword

Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Pacemaker; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator; Safety Management; Cardiology; Radiology

MeSH Terms

Cardiology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Methods
Safety Management
Standard of Care