Is there a way to get an MRI for your patient with a cardiac pacing device?
Possibly.
The exact manufacturing information must be available from the device, probably from the card the patient was issued.
Look up that exact information on here:
mrisafety.com/TheList_search.asp
Then careful coordination with the radiologist at the MRI center with the above information – additional cardiology coordination may be needed.
No implanted device can ever be assumed “conditional” or “safe” – it must always be referenced with the MRIsafety.com list and discussed with a radiologist.
Educational purposes for licensed providers.
Note to Patients:Radiology is a very large and ever changing field and this post is to help your provider. When combined with a thorough history and physical exam, this information can be very useful. Your provider is best suited to answer specific questions regarding this post.
A provider is usually a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical Doctor.Of course, this is not a substitute for medical care.
