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Most coronary and peripheral vascular stents that have been tested have been labeled as “MR safe”; the remainder have been labeled as “MR conditional.”1 Tested coronary artery stents (including tested drug-eluting coronary stents) that are nonferromagnetic (all currently used coronary stents) can be safely scanned at 3 T or less any time after implantation. 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Pacing threshold changes were noted in 40 of 107 leads, of which 10 were judged to be significant, 2 of which required a change in programmed output. Extensive, although not complete, ex vivo, animal, and clinical data are available from which to generate recommendations regarding the safe performance of MR examination in patients with cardiovascular devices, as well as to ascertain caveats and contraindications regarding MR examination for patients with certain cardiovascular devices. <>>>/BBox[0 0 603.36 783.36]/Length 168>>stream The device, when used in the MR environment, has been demonstrated to present no additional risk to the patient or other individual but may affect the quality of the diagnostic information. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has an increasing role as a diagnostic imaging modality. Metal implants or fragments. 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MRI unsafe. Non-clinical testing and MRI simulations were performed to evaluate the entire family (i. RF energies used in the MR imaging process can also induce electrical currents in wires and leads, which could possibly induce arrhythmias. endobj Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the safety of performing MR examinations in patients with prosthetic heart valves.55,57,58 Of note, 28 patients recently underwent apparently uneventful cardiac MR imaging after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation.59 As of this writing, we are unaware of any case of a patient incident or injury related to the presence of a heart valve prosthesis or annuloplasty ring in association with an MR examination. Ԡ�:n���{�)Ը��͹Zr%���C�L�����S����7��Rۇ{}{b}>_8����W� ���s��"Ćwr�\�!��^�p/;@ Most studies of IVC filters have generally been conducted at 1.5 T or less, although many IVC filters have now been evaluated at 3 T and deemed acceptable for MR examination.1,3. In addition, incidents in which pacemaker or ICD dysfunction has occurred in patients who have undergone MR examination at some time are listed on the FDA Web site, although possible causative associations usually cannot be established with confidence.92, Writing on behalf of the FDA, Faris and Shein90 have both acknowledged and pointed out the shortcomings of research thus far on studies of MR imaging of patients with pacemakers and ICDs. endobj Although 1 study discussed above found that ICDs manufactured after 2000 may be more resistant to changes in function during MR examination, this finding should not be taken as a “green light” to routinely scan patients with such ICDs. Only 1 study has placed no anatomic limitations on MR procedures used for the patients studied. x�U�M 7 0 obj Methods: A set of 23 intraocular lenses was selected based on the presence of dyes and metals and different geometric shapes. use prohibited. endstream �0D�9�,ua�DkW��;�\ Ҵ*i�����7Օ������h�$���H���โn�hG�wdJ[� A person with expertise in MR physics and safety should be involved with the scan to optimally plan the scan to minimize risk. Although temporary transvenous lead heating might be minimized or avoided by scanning anatomic regions above (eg, head/brain) or below (eg, lower extremities) cardiac pacing leads, scanning of patients with temporary transvenous pacing leads (without the generator) is not recommended. Ask for reprint No. endobj In patients with chronic conditions in which it makes little difference whether the scan is performed at a given time or weeks later, it may be prudent to defer MR examination until ≈6 weeks after device implantation. The issue of when patients who have been treated with weakly ferromagnetic devices may undergo MR examination has not been established definitively for every device and thus remains controversial. The effect of the MR examination on heating of the drug or polymer coating used in drug-eluting stents is unknown, although heating of the stent (and possible resultant effects on the drug/polymer coating) might be somewhat mitigated by flowing blood. endobj If there is a question as to the safety of the MR study, unless circumstances dictate otherwise and the benefits of the examination are believed to outweigh the possible risks, the examination should be deferred until it can be verified that study of the patient is safe. %PDF-1.4 endstream MRI scans aren't usually recommended for pregnant women. The greatest risk from the main magnetic field is attraction of a ferromagnetic object into the scanner. The degree of in-stent stenosis cannot be assessed reliably in the case of coronary stents or peripheral stents, although patency of the peripheral stent can usually be inferred from a complete assessment of the MR examination. The patient’s heart rhythm and vital signs should be monitored throughout the MR procedure. Unlike permanent devices, temporary pacemakers use unfixed leads that are more prone to movement, longer leads that may be more prone to induction of lead currents, and a less sophisticated pulse generator, which makes them likely more susceptible to electromagnetic interference. MR UNSAFE: Any item that is known to pose hazards in all MR environments. Ԡ�:n���{�)Ը��͹Zr%���C�L�����S����7��Rۇ{}{b}>_8����W� ���s��"Ćwr�\�!��^�p/;@ �0D�9�,ua�DkW��;�\ Ҵ*i�����7Օ������h�$���H���โn�hG�wdJ[� Scanning should only be performed at extremely experienced centers with expertise in MR imaging and electrophysiology. Of note, interrogation of the devices after MR revealed tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias recorded during the examinations that were believed to be artifacts.77. Ԡ�:n���{�)Ը��͹Zr%���C�L�����S����7��Rۇ{}{b}>_8����W� ���s��"Ćwr�\�!��^�p/;@ A physician with pacemaker/ICD expertise should be in attendance during scanning, and a “crash cart,” including a defibrillator, must be available throughout the procedure to address any adverse events. <>>>/BBox[0 0 603 783]/Length 169>>stream Therefore, for specific guidelines for specific devices, particularly when there is doubt as to the safety of scanning a patient with a given device, the reader is encouraged to refer to a more detailed source of safety information, such as dedicated Web sites,1,2 reference manuals,3 or, when available, the manufacturer’s product information. Local Info Crowns made of porcelain, composite resin, or gold pose no risks from MRI. Most aortic stent grafts that have been tested have been labeled as “MR safe”; the Zenith AAA endovascular graft stent has been labeled as “MR unsafe.”1,3 Patients with stent grafts made from nonferromagnetic materials may be scanned immediately after implantation at 3 T or less. Inpatients should be examined for the presence of temporary devices (eg, pulmonary artery catheters or temporary pacing leads). x�U�M With the growing number of patients treated with permanent implanted or temporary cardiovascular devices, it is becoming ever more important to clarify safety issues in regard to the performance of MR examinations in patients with these devices. The timing of MR examination at 3 T or less in patients with aortic stent grafts that are weakly ferromagnetic should be weighed on a case-by-case basis. For MRI clinical exposure to patients, ICNIRP published a statement in 2004 [12] and an update in 2009 [13]. Mechanical heart valves are composed of a variety of metals, including titanium alloy, MP35N, pyrolytic carbon, Elgiloy, chromium cobalt alloy, nitinol, 316L stainless steel, and 316LVM stainless steel.3,43,48–50 Some annuloplasty rings contain no metal, whereas others may be composed in part of titanium, chromium cobalt, and other metallic materials.3,51 Sternal wires are most commonly composed of stainless steel or similar alloys. x�U�M Although the gradients are much weaker than the main magnetic field, the gradients are repeatedly and rapidly turned on and off. An example of an MR-UNSAFE item would be a pair of ferromagnetic scissors, or any item consisting of ferrous metals. In fact, it is safer than almost all other types of imaging because it does not use any radiation. At the same time, an increasing number of patients are being treated with permanently or temporarily implanted cardiovascular devices. Static magnetic field of Tesla Spatial gradient field of Gauss/cm Maximum whole body averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) of W/kg for minutes of scanning. MR imaging provides excellent spatial resolution and multiplanar 3-dimensional analysis, while not exposing patients to ionizing radiation, the risks of invasive procedures, or potentially nephrotoxic iodinated contrast agents. endstream If You Have a Body Piercing On You; If you have body piercing metals on your body, it can disrupt the quality and get damaged during the MRI process. 6 0 obj In those studies that evaluated stent heating, only minimal to modest heating (<1°C for a single stent and <2°C for 2 long, overlapping stents) was evident. A physician with ACLS and pacemaker/ICD expertise should decide whether it is necessary to reprogram the pacemaker/ICD before the MR examination and should be in attendance for the entire study. x�U��� D�|�,u!|T��g��(?����P���TWn&�d��5+�s� H�$Dnr\���[j�'c�E鎶m��E Most embolization coils that have been tested have been labeled as “MR safe”; the remainder that have been tested have been labeled as “MR conditional.”1 Patients who have been treated with nonferromagnetic embolization coils can undergo MR examination any time after coil implantation. To the best of our knowledge, no clinical studies have specifically addressed the risks of retained transvenous pacemaker or ICD leads. For non–pacemaker-dependent patients, a physician with electrophysiological expertise should interrogate the pacemaker and reprogram as needed, For pacemaker-dependent patients, a physician with electrophysiological expertise should interrogate the pacemaker function and reprogram the pacemaker, For patients with ICDs, a physician with electrophysiological expertise should perform postscan device reprogramming and defibrillation threshold testing. Customer Service x���ңJ�.x��b�:fm�Ʃ Thus, scanning should only be performed at extremely experienced centers with expertise in MR imaging and electrophysiology. MR-UNSAFE is any item that is a known threat or poses a hazard in all MR environments. endobj 4 0 obj endobj �0D�9�,ua�DkW��;�\ Ҵ*i�����7Օ������h�$���H���โn�hG�wdJ[� Unauthorized endobj We have many different warning, danger, caution and notice signs. If it cannot be discerned that the patient can safely undergo MR examination, alternative imaging modalities should be used whenever possible. In patients who have been treated with a weakly ferromagnetic IVC filter (Gianturco bird nest IVC filter [Cook], stainless steel Greenfield vena cava filter [Boston Scientific]), it is advised that the patient wait at least 6 weeks before undergoing an MR examination (because these older devices initially may not be anchored as firmly in place as other devices discussed in the present report), unless there is a strong clinical indication to perform the MR examination sooner after implantation, and as long as there is no reason to suspect that the device is not positioned properly or that it is not firmly in place. endstream 7272 Greenville Ave. x�U�M x�U�M Non-Magnetic. As a result of ferromagnetic interactions, a device may be moved, rotated, dislodged, or accelerated toward the magnet. Because of the shape of certain coils, the theoretical potential of coil heating during an MR examination exists. identifier=4431. A relationship is considered to be “modest” if it is less than “significant” under the preceding definition. endstream Written informed consent should specifically list risks, including (1) pacemaker/ICD dysfunction, (2) pacemaker/ICD damage, (3) arrhythmia, and (4) death. The American Heart Association makes every effort to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of an outside relationship or a personal, professional, or business interest of a member of the writing panel. Hartnell et al79 reported on 51 patients with retained temporary epicardial pacing wires who underwent clinical MR examinations. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. x�U�M The MR conditions in which the device was tested should be specified in conjunction with the term “MR safe,” because a device that is safe under 1 set of conditions may not be found to be so under more extreme MR imaging conditions. Dental materials have important implications on the use of MRI as a diagnostic imaging modality. MR examination of non–pacemaker-dependent patients is discouraged and should only be considered in cases in which there is a strong clinical indication and in which the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, MR examination of pacemaker-dependent patients should not be performed unless there are highly compelling circumstances and when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, MR examination of patients with ICDs should not be performed unless there are highly compelling circumstances and when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. 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