Safety and Feasibility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain at 1.5 Tesla in Patients with Temporary Transmyocardial Pacing Leads

Conclusions MRI of the brain may be performed safely at 1.5 T using a T/R head coil in case of an urgent clinical need in patients with TTPL and may be considered a feasible and safe procedure when appropriate precautionary measures are taken. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research