Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety in patients with an epicardial cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) is uncertain. To assess the and adverse effects of MRI who had surgically implanted CIED. Patients CIEDs underwent between January 2008 2021 were prospectively studied two clinical centers. All close monitoring through procedures. Outcomes compared CIED group matched transvenous g...

Author Contributions: Dr Grey had full access to all the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. Role of the Sponsor: The Health Research Council of New Zealand had no role in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; preparation, review, or approval of the manusc...

Lipomas are hamartomas of adipose tissue that can be found in various anatomical locations. Herein we describe 3 cases de-novo lipomata formation over implanted defibrillators, characterize their incidence and speculate on possible mechanisms for development.

There has been great controversy related to performance of magnetic resonance imaging in patients with pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators. Recent questions have been raised regarding whether contraindications are absolute or relative. Although there are theoretical as well as documented issues relating to device malfunction, data suggest that scanning patients with devices may be...

BACKGROUND After the East Japan Earthquake disaster there may have been a deterioration of patients with cardiovascular diseases. METHODS AND RESULTS We examined the data from 189 consecutive patients implanted with cardiovascular devices for the 6-month period before and after the Earthquake. In 170 patients with defibrillators, the number who experienced tachyarrhythmias increased significa...