Journal
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Volume 28, Issue 4, Pages 270-273Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.09520.x
Keywords
magnetic resonance imaging; ICD; electromagnetic interference; safety
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Objective: To determine if simple strategies used to safely scan pacemaker patients could be applied to implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), patients undergoing MRI allowing ICD patients to undergo MRI as well. Interventions: Screening, reprogramming, and monitoring strategies were used to facilitate MRI. Results: Seven patients underwent eight MRI scans at 1.5 T Post-MRI, all devices demonstrated no change in pacing, sensing, impedances, charge times, or battery status. The patient undergoing a lumbar spine scan experienced a power-on-reset of his ICD without permanent impairment of his device. Conclusion: Scanning of ICD patients might be performed if appropriate reprogramming and monitoring is implemented.
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