Guidelines for performing MRI exams in patients with cardiac electronic devices

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

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