European journal of radiology
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Low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), i.e. MRI with a static magnetic field strength <0.5 T, has been reported to be safe in patients with pacemakers, however there are no data about the safety of low-field MRI in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and/or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). We aimed to investigate the safety and diagnostic efficiency of routine low-field MRI in patients with different devices for cardiac rhythm management (i.e. pacemakers and ICD, including devices with CRT). ⋯ Low-field MRI examinations (0.2 T) were efficient and safe regarding clinical and technical complications in patients with devices for cardiac rhythm management, even in case of pacemaker-dependency or the presence of abandoned leads.