Safety:  CONDITIONAL

Bottom line: MRI permissible if all conditions are met

Cardiac Resynchronization Device – MR Conditional

Safety:  Conditional

Risks:  Thermal, Arrhythmia, Device Malfunction

Conditions:

  • In general, cardiac resynchronization devices are NOT safe for MRI
  • Selected devices may be used under specific conditions and must be assessed on a case by case basis.
  • Lead extenders are not MRI permissible.

Comments:

See also: Cardiac Resynchronization Devices

Bottom Line: All condition must be met to be MRI permissible.