MRIs show incredible detail and help doctors diagnose medical issues that were invisible years ago, but people with pacemakers couldn’t undergo MRIs until now. A medical breakthrough makes MRIs safe ...

When ferromagnetic objects enter an MRI suite, they become a serious hazard – here’s how to prevent them from getting in. Nearly every job in the country is subject to certain health and safety ...

Baltimore, MD - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has changed its mind and decided that Medicare should cover magnetic resonance imaging in beneficiaries with implanted pacemakers ...

Germany's Biotronik says it's upping the ante in the ongoing industry race to release more MRI-safe defibrillators and pacers. The next weapon: more scanning options. The Berlin-based cardiac company ...

April 19, 2005 — A growing body of evidence suggests that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be safe for selected patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers; however ...

For years, older model, so-called legacy pacemakers were not compatible with MRIs because the metal in the pacemakers caused the magnetic resonance imaging devices to fail, lead tips to overheat, and ...

A small study adds to mounting evidence that MRI scans may be safe for people with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators. Manufacturers currently warn against putting the devices into MRI scanners, ...

Gadoquatrane showed pediatric safety and pharmacokinetic profiles similar to adults in a study, supporting use as a low-dose ...

CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) - New medical advancements means patients with pacemakers can now receive possible life-saving treatments they once had to avoid. A brand new, FDA approved pacemaker is ...

Last week, I wrote a story about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid reconsidering its policy on reimbursement for MRIs on patients with implantable pacemakers and how it might benefit Medtronic.

MRI machines are known for their powerful magnets, capable of providing detailed images of the human body. However, their immense magnetic pull also poses significant risks, especially when metal ...

DALLAS -- For years, older model, so-called legacy pacemakers were not compatible with MRIs because the metal in the pacemakers caused the magnetic resonance imaging devices to fail, lead tips to ...