MRI cardiac device patient study day 11 March 2019
Channel 4: Tens of thousands of pacemaker wearers missing out on MRI scan due to perceived dangers
Thanks to patients and staff at Barts Heart Centre for highlighting the health inequality and how new technology and service innovations have allowed patients with pacemakers to undergo MRI scans when needed. Half a million people in the UK wear pacemakers or defibrillators to keep their hearts working. Yet tens of thousands can’t get an … Continue reading Channel 4: Tens of thousands of pacemaker wearers missing out on MRI scan due to perceived dangers
Resources updated: SOPs, check device compatibility, lecture notes
One of the regular comments from new services (radiology and cardiology ) is the difficulty in accessing resources- manufacture guidelines are across different sites and even vary between countries. New services also find it difficult to set up a standard operating procedure. We hope to make this easier by centralising resources and experience. Links direct … Continue reading Resources updated: SOPs, check device compatibility, lecture notes
Its safe to MRI pacemaker patients- RCR/BCS joint statement.
Joint RCR & BCS letter
How do I know if my device can undergo MRI?
At the time of implant, your team should tell you if you can have an MRI scan, based on your pacemaker design. Some pacemakers are easy to scan – they have been built for MRI. If this is the case, your device is “MRI conditional”. Older pacemaker or cardiac defibrillators may not have tested in … Continue reading How do I know if my device can undergo MRI?
