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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 7 Tesla
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MRI in patients with cardiac devices
Edward T Martin1, David A Sandler
1Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Oklahoma Heart Institute, 9228 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133, USA. martin@oklahomaheart.com
Current Cardiology Reports
|March 17, 2007
Summary
Patients with cardiovascular devices can safely undergo MRI scans. With proper precautions, these individuals can access necessary magnetic resonance imaging procedures, addressing a significant public health concern.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of cardiovascular devices in patients.
- Many cardiac devices are contraindicated in the MR environment, limiting patient access to MRI.
- This poses a public health challenge, denying necessary MRI procedures to many patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and feasibility of MRI for patients with cardiovascular devices.
- To address the contraindication of cardiac devices in the MR environment.
Main Methods:
- Review of research studies on MRI procedures in patients with cardiac devices.
- Application of proper precautions and techniques during MRI scans.
Main Results:
- Research indicates that patients with cardiac devices can undergo MRI safely.
- Successful MRI procedures are achievable on current platforms with appropriate measures.
Conclusions:
- The presence of cardiovascular devices should not universally preclude patients from MRI.
- Safe MRI for patients with cardiac devices is possible with careful planning and execution.
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