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The rate of pacemaker implantation is increasing each year. It has been estimated that about 1 person in 1000 in the Western world has received a pacemaker worldwide [1]. Despite… Click to show full abstract
The rate of pacemaker implantation is increasing each year. It has been estimated that about 1 person in 1000 in the Western world has received a pacemaker worldwide [1]. Despite major advances in pacemaker technology, notably with the advent of ‘‘magnetic resonance imaging (MR)-compatible’’ pacemakers, it should be borne in mind that these medical devices still contain ferromagnetic material and remain a relative contraindication for MRI. Nonetheless, when the risk—benefit ratio is favorable, imaging may be performed under specific safety conditions. In all cases, MRI in a patient with a pacemaker must be
Journal Title: Diagnostic and interventional imaging
Year Published: 2017
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