Modifying the trajectory of epicardial leads can substantially reduce MRI-induced RF heating in pediatric patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device
Abstract:Purpose: Infants and children with congenital heart defects, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, and congenital cardiac conduction disorders often receive epicardial implantable electronic devices. Unfortunately, once an epicardial device is implanted, the patient is no longer eligible to receive MRI exams due to an elevated risk of RF heating. Here we show that a simple modification in the trajectory of epicardial leads can substantially and reliably reduce RF heating during MRI at 1.5 T, with benefits extending … Show more
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