Can cardiac pacemakers and magnetic resonance imaging systems co-exist?
Edward T. Martin* Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa, OK, USA * Corresponding author. Tel: +1 918 592 0999; fax: +1 918 878 2436. E-mail address: martin{at}oklahomaheart.com’ + u + ‘@’ + d + ”//–> This editorial refers to In vivo heating of pacemaker leads during magnetic resonance imaging by R. Luechinger et al., on page 376 Background One of the earliest lessons learned by physicians and technologists working in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is that cardiac pacemakers represent a strict contraindication to performing an examination. However, there are multiple examples of implants and devices that previously were contraindicated for MRI and are now allowed within specific guidelines. These include neurostimulation systems, cochlear implants, a drug infusion pump, and a bone fusion stimulator. Because of expanding clinical indications, both MR and pacemaker technology has steadily advanced. It is no surprise then that these two powerful technologies might clash. There h
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