[Safety of magnetic resonance imaging in patients with implanted cardiovascular devices]

Authors :: Serdar, Demir
Serkan, Yüksel
Mahmut, Sahin
Source :: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi : Turk Kardiyoloji Derneginin yayin organidir. 36(7)
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most advanced diagnostic methods of radiologic imaging. In patients with implanted cardiovascular devices, there can be device malfunction and deterioration in the quality of diagnostic data as a result of MRI-related interferences. This article aimed to review MRI safety in patients with implanted cardiovascular devices.

Subjects :: Electromagnetic Fields
Equipment Safety
Cardiovascular Diseases
Contraindications
Humans
Heart-Assist Devices
Prostheses and Implants
Magnetic Resonance Imaging

ISSN :: 10165169
Volume :: 36
Issue :: 7
Database :: OpenAIRE
Journal :: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi : Turk Kardiyoloji Derneginin yayin organidir
Accession number :: edsair.pmid..........a5a8c745004e8e4a4375857a525e5b57

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