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CBR launches Safety Guideline for Remote Control (Telecommand) in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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The Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) has launched the 'Safety Guideline for Remote Control (Telecommand) in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging'. The document was prepared by the College's Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Committee and was advised by a team of physicists, biomedical scientists and engineers who make up the College's … Continue lendo

Guidelines for performing MRI exams in patients with cardiac electronic devices

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Introduction It is estimated that up to 75% of patients with implantable electronic cardiac devices (IEDs) will have an indication for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) throughout their lives. Due to the characteristics of the devices, they were historically excluded from the list of patients considered eligible for the test. The DCEI is composed of electrode cable and generator. Each lead… Continue lendo

Quality in Magnetic Resonance

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When approaching Magnetic Resonance from the point of view of quality, the subject brings several aspects that deserve consideration. The first of these involves the strength of the magnetic field, which must be at least 1.5 Tesla or 3 Tesla. However, sometimes, just screening is not enough to guarantee the quality of the exam. … Continue lendo