Jul 13, 2021
Many patients will undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in their lifetimes. It is important to know that, in most cases, it is possible to perform these scans on patients with a pacemaker as long as appropriate precautions are taken. In this interview, Joseph Marine, MD, MBA, FACC; Andrea Russo, MD, FACC; and Zain Ul Abideen Asad, MD, discuss how to manage the patient with a pacemaker who is undergoing MRI. Like what you hear? Get 20 episodes a month with CME/MOC credit at www.acc.org/ACCEL.