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Formanyyears,patientswithapacemaker,ICDorCRTdevicehavebeendeniedaccesstoMRI.ThecardiacdeviceswerenotapprovedforMRIscanningand ...

MR imaging is the preferred diagnostic modality for many soft tissue, sometimes life threatening conditions. As many patients with a cardiac device also have other comorbidities, up to 75% of these patients will need an MRI in their lifetime1,2. 

In 2012, the overall number of MRI scans in the US reached 30.2 million procedures2. MRI volumes will continue to be driven by growth in brain, musculoskeletal, and spine applications, in addition to newer procedures like cardiac MRI.

The need for MRI scanning is highest in the age group between 55-80 years, as patients in this age group are also more likely to receive a cardiac device. As the demographics in many countries show a population growth of elderly people, an increase in demand of MRI scans with patients implanted with cardiac devices is expected as well.

The growing number of patien...