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    Area of Science:

    • Radiological Imaging
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Physics

    Background:

    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a key radiological technique.
    • MRI-guided cardiac ablation uses catheters but risks RF-induced tissue heating.
    • Patient safety is paramount, especially with partially implanted leads.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Develop a quantitative RF-safety method for 64 MHz MRI procedures.
    • Assess RF-induced heating risks near catheter tips in patients with leads.
    • Evaluate the impact of unknown RF source parameters on safety.

    Main Methods:

    • Simulated electric field profiles along catheter trajectories in an anatomical model.
    • Computed absorbed energy near generic partially implanted lead tips.
    • Analyzed variations based on RF source positions and polarization orientations.

    Main Results:

    • Electric field magnitude changes up to 18% were observed.
    • 10g-averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) variations reached up to 60%.
    • Results highlight sensitivity to source position and field orientation.

    Conclusions:

    • Quantitative RF-safety assessment is vital for MRI-guided interventions.
    • Variability in RF parameters significantly impacts heating near leads.
    • This method aids in mitigating risks during cardiac ablation procedures.