Annals of internal medicine
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
A prospective evaluation of a protocol for magnetic resonance imaging of patients with implanted cardiac devices.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is avoided in most patients with implanted cardiac devices because of safety concerns. ⋯ With appropriate precautions, MRI can be done safely in patients with selected cardiac devices. Because changes in device variables and programming may occur, electrophysiologic monitoring during MRI is essential.