New pacing systems have recently been specifically designed by the major companies for safe use in the MRI environment (EnRhythm, Advisa, and Revo MRI SureScan pacemakers and CapSureFix MRI leads ...

The worldwide use of both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and pacing devices has vastly increased in recent years and an important number of implanted patients likely will need an MRI over the ...

The Accent MRI pacemaker, with the Tendril MRI lead, is an MRI conditional system, offering safe performance of a full-body MRI scan on the patient using a 1.5 T (Tesla) field-strength MRI scanner.

Avoid strong electromagnetic fields: Some electronic devices, like certain security systems or large power generators, can interfere with your pacemaker. Always inform your doctor if you work near ...

Check with your doctor about what to avoid and what to keep a short distance away from your pacemaker. For example, you will need to stay away from things with strong magnetic and electrical fields.

While generally safe, breast MRI involve contrast dyes that may cause allergies and other side effects in some people. Because they use strong magnets, breast MRIs may also need to be avoided with ...

Medicare coverage for a breast MRI is determined on a case by case basis. Although mammograms remain the first-line screening test for breast cancer, a breast MRI may be recommended for people at high ...

The first-ever pacemaker to include Managed Ventricular Pacing (MVP®), the EnRhythm™ Pacing System promotes intrinsic conduction and is clinically proven to significantly reduce unnecessary ...