International Journal of Arrhythmia  2016;17(3):144-149

doi:10.18501/arrhythmia.2016.024

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

Jisuk LEE 1

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Keywords

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

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

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 SureScan™ 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.