The pacemakers are safe for use with patients going through 3 Tesla MRI scans, as long as exclusion zones are taken into consideration, Biotronik officials said.
Children With Cardiac Pacemakers Have Decreased Quality of Life
A new study has found that children living with a cardiac pacemaker have a low sense of self-competence, which may also decrease the quality of life
A new study has found that children living with a cardiac pacemaker have a low sense of self-competence, which may also decrease the quality of life
The company believes that 3T compatibility is significant because these scanners will be overtaking 1.5 T machines as far as availability in hospitals.
“The benefits of 3 T MRI scanners are clear. 3 T scanners offer superior image quality, as well as a shorter scan time compared to a 1.5 T machine. Patients with ProMRI devices enabling 3 T scans benefit from a shorter time spent in the sometimes uncomfortable MRI machine, while doctors benefit from clearer images to diagnose conditions. Reduced scan times can improve clinical workflow, granting more patients access to this vital diagnostic tool,” commented Dr. Maurizio Lunati, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Are Athletes Likely Candidates for Pacemakers in Old Age
The reason for athletes having abnormal heart rhythms has been highlighted by a new study by The University of Manchester.
The reason for athletes having abnormal heart rhythms has been highlighted by a new study by The University of Manchester.
Implanting Pacemakers in Brains of Patients Effective in Treating Depression
Researchers in Germany have found success in treating patients with depression by implanting pacemakers in their brains.
Researchers in Germany have found success in treating patients with depression by implanting pacemakers in their brains.
Research Says Heartbeat to Keep Future Pacemakers Ticking
The heartbeat itself could keep cardiac pacemakers ticking in the future, new research has indicated.
The heartbeat itself could keep cardiac pacemakers ticking in the future, new research has indicated.
