The Reveal Plus ILR contains no lead wires; however, the electromagnetic fields produced during MR imaging may adversely affect the data stored by the Reveal Plus ILR. MR screening forms are available for download at several Web sites.1,4,7 Whenever possible and practical, particularly if there is doubt regarding patient reliability, any implanted devices should be identified via wallet-sized cards the patient may have been given and/or procedure notes. endobj <> middlett The issue of when patients who have been treated with weakly ferromagnetic devices may undergo MR examination has not been established definitively for every device and thus remains controversial. During MR imaging, RF energy is “pulsed” into the body to generate the MR image. Because of the possible risks involved with temporary-pacemaker external pulse generators, such generators should not be introduced into the MR environment. <> Establish and document the risk-benefit ratio for the patient. An American Heart Association Scientific Statement From the Committee on Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Catheterization, Council on Clinical Cardiology, and the Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention: © American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. It has been estimated that a patient with a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator has a 50% to 75% likelihood of having a clinical indication for MR imaging over the lifetime of their device.85 These devices contain metal with variable ferromagnetic qualities, as well as complex electrical systems, and additionally consist of 1 or several leads implanted into the myocardium. The artifact does obscure the device lumen. An ex vivo study of the Guglielmi detachable coil (Boston Scientific) found that there were no magnetic field interactions and that the temperature increase was minimal during extreme MR imaging conditions.71 Subsequently, >100 patients with Guglielmi detachable coils have reportedly undergone MR imaging without incident.72 Other embolization coils made from nitinol, platinum, or platinum and iridium with similar configurations have been evaluated and found to be safe for patients undergoing MR procedures performed in studies at 3 T or less.3,18,72–75 To date, there have been no reports of adverse events associated with MR examinations conducted on patients with platinum coils implanted in the neurovasculature. Specifically, all members of the writing group are required to complete and submit a Disclosure Questionnaire showing all such relationships that might be perceived as real or potential conflicts of interest. For non–pacemaker-dependent patients, a physician with electrophysiological expertise should interrogate the pacemaker and reprogram as needed, For pacemaker-dependent patients, a physician with electrophysiological expertise should interrogate the pacemaker function and reprogram the pacemaker, For patients with ICDs, a physician with electrophysiological expertise should perform postscan device reprogramming and defibrillation threshold testing. The reader should be aware that local artifact remains an issue for many stents. After the nonsurgical WATCHMAN procedure, the device … Many heart valve prostheses and annuloplasty rings have been evaluated to determine whether they are acceptable for patients undergoing MR examinations with scanners operating at 1.5 T or less.3,43,48,49,51 Of these, several displayed measurable yet relatively minor magnetic field interactions in relation to the static magnetic fields of the MR systems used for testing. The location of the device relative to the anatomy to be studied is also an important consideration in assessing the risk-benefit ratio of the study. Although patients with the Endologix AAA or Lifepath AAA stents may undergo MR imaging, because of the artifacts created by these stents, MR examination is not recommended as the modality of choice for examinations specifically targeted toward evaluation of the stent grafts. A person with expertise in MR physics and safety should be involved with the scan to optimally plan the scan to minimize risk, and consideration should be given to using scanning parameters (eg, lowest RF power levels, weakest/slowest necessary gradient magnetic fields) that are believed to minimize study risk. application/pdf It is the consensus of the writing group that patients with retained transvenous pacemakers or ICD leads be approached similarly to those with pacemakers or ICDs, as outlined above. The forces exerted on these valves and rings are less than the forces exerted by gravity and considerably less than those exerted by the beating heart and resultant pulsatile blood flow (≈7.2 N).52 A recent study using tissue samples excised during heart valve replacement surgery demonstrated that the forces required to pull a suture through a valve annulus tissue were significantly greater than magnetically induced forces at <4.7 T.53 Accordingly, patients with degenerative valvular diseases are unlikely to be at risk for valve dehiscence (loosening or unseating of the valve from its sewed-in position in the heart) during exposure to static magnetic fields up to 4.7 T. MR-related heating of prosthetic heart valves and annuloplasty rings has been assessed with ex vivo techniques. To the best of our knowledge, no clinical studies have specifically addressed the risks of retained transvenous pacemaker or ICD leads. endobj The pacemaker/ICD should be interrogated before and after the procedure. (a) Photograph of the Watchman device shows the self-expanding nitinol frame and fabric covering the face of the device. The 9526 Reveal Plus insertable loop recorder (ILR; Medtronic) is a single-use, subcutaneously implanted programmable device that contains 2 surface electrodes used to continuously record the patient’s electrocardiogram. For more on AHA statements and guidelines development, visit http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3023366. Although 1 study discussed above found that ICDs manufactured after 2000 may be more resistant to changes in function during MR examination, this finding should not be taken as a “green light” to routinely scan patients with such ICDs. Because of the theoretical risk of electromagnetic fields adversely affecting data stored by the device, all stored data should be downloaded before scanning. Most devices require programming prior to MRI. Safety Topic / Subject Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device Atritech Inc. and Boston Scientific, www.bostonscientific.com . Conditions that define the MR environment include static magnetic field strength, spatial magnetic gradient, dB/dt (time-varying magnetic fields), RF fields, and SAR. 278485 Patients with tested coils1,3 may undergo MR examination at up to 3 T, according to the conditions under which they were tested. For cases for which there is a clear potential clinical benefit of scanning in the days to weeks after implantation, the benefits of the MR examination will likely outweigh the risks of the examination, and MR examination should generally be performed. Most coronary and peripheral vascular stents that have been tested have been labeled as “MR safe”; the remainder have been labeled as “MR conditional.”1 Tested coronary artery stents (including tested drug-eluting coronary stents) that are nonferromagnetic (all currently used coronary stents) can be safely scanned at 3 T or less any time after implantation. On the other hand, some devices, such as many intravascular coils and stents that are firmly implanted into the vessel wall or adjacent tissues during the implantation process, may be further passively or actively anchored to the vessel wall or adjacent tissues and are subject to constant hemodynamically generated forces from the beating of the heart and resultant blood flow that are often much greater than the forces associated with the MR examination. Finally, all healthcare professionals are reminded that currently used MR scanners are typically superconducting and thus are always “on.”. Martin and colleagues93 reported on a series of 54 patients who underwent a total of 62 MR examinations using a 1.5-T MR system. This study is a prospective, non-randomized, multi-center observational study. A link to the “Permission Request Form” appears on the right side of the page. Furthermore, many of the reported cases of MR-related injuries and most of the few fatalities that have occurred have been the result of failure to follow established safety guidelines or the use of outdated information related to the safety aspects of biomedical implants and devices. Most studies of IVC filters have generally been conducted at 1.5 T or less, although many IVC filters have now been evaluated at 3 T and deemed acceptable for MR examination.1,3. The device, when used in the MR environment, has been demonstrated to present no additional risk to the patient or other individual but may affect the quality of the diagnostic information. Conditional 6 More... Miscellaneous Implants and Devices More... Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device … Recommendations for the Performance of MR Examinations in Patients With Pacemakers or ICDs. 1,2 It is estimated that more than 50% of these patients will require magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after device … For example, some MR imaging studies of the brain may theoretically produce maximal dB/dt values over a cardiac pulse generator and leads implanted in the upper thorax. The device is typically self-expandable and made of wire mesh [e.g., nickel-titanium alloy (Nitinol)], and possibly … The American Heart Association is qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt <> Stroke prevention The Watchman device is implanted via a catheter snaked through veins into the left atrium of the heart where it is deployed like an umbrella. A second vote, on whether the product is effective in preventing clot … For Healthcare Professionals For specific information about a Boston Scientific product's MR safety status, please refer to the product's Instructions For Use or contact Boston Scientific Customer … The Watchman is a parachute-shaped device that canbe percutaneously implanted in the LAA. The timing of MR examination at 3 T or less in patients with embolization coils that are weakly ferromagnetic should be weighed on a case-by-case basis. Do not scan a patient without first programming the MRI … Most devices require programming prior to MRI. Although there is a theoretical possibility of an electromagnetic interaction with a heart valve that contains metal in the disk or leaflet that could inhibit opening and closing of the mechanical heart valve prosthesis (referred to as the Lenz effect), this has never been demonstrated experimentally or reported clinically.56 Those valves and rings that have undergone testing thus far at 3 T have not demonstrated clinically significant magnetic field interaction or MR-related heating and thus have been found to be safe for clinical MR examinations.3,43. After the procedure, your heart tissue will gradually … a�DVv0i��];�����f�םCvB��s�.4�v?�a�{ k����`��X� There are few current data on the performance of MR examination of pacemaker-dependent patients, and MR examination of pacemaker-dependent patients should not be performed unless there are highly compelling circumstances in which the benefits clearly outweigh the risks and then according to the criteria listed in the text and Table 2. 1) Confirm MRI Readiness. The associated risks for a patient with these devices; Please refer to the MRI SureScan™ Technical Manual for the respective implantable cardiac rhythm device to review the full MRI Conditions for use. Boston Scientific Corporation Prescanning steps outside the MR environment: For non–pacemaker-dependent patients, pretest pacemaker functions, For pacemaker-dependent patients, pretest pacemaker functions and reprogram to asynchronous mode, For patients with ICDs, pretest ICD functions and disable therapy and detection for tachycardia/bradycardia modes. Thus, scanning should only be performed at extremely experienced centers with expertise in MR imaging and electrophysiology. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses a large, circular magnet and radio waves to produce clear computer images of the body. The Reveal Plus ILR has been labeled as “MR conditional.”1 Patients with a Reveal Plus ILR can undergo MR examination any time after implantation, provided there is no reason to believe the device is not well implanted. The patient’s heart rhythm and vital signs should be monitored throughout the MR examination. <> The majority of endovascular aortic stent grafts, but not all, are made from nonferromagnetic or weakly ferromagnetic materials. The Watchman LAA closure device has a self-expanding nitinol cage with a permeable polyester fabric on the surface and fixation barbs surrounding the perimeter. If it cannot be discerned that the patient can safely undergo MR examination, alternative imaging modalities should be used whenever possible. Advertising Policy. Most, but importantly not all, currently implanted cardiovascular devices are either nonferromagnetic or weakly ferromagnetic. They go on to state that “while FDA recognizes that there are pacemaker and ICD patients for whom, on a case-by-case basis, the diagnostic benefit from MR imaging outweighs the presumed risks, we believe that those risks have not yet been characterized and mitigated sufficiently to justify the routine use of MR examination in those populations.” Faris and Shein recently reiterated their position in an updated editorial.108. Fractured leads may pose a particularly high risk of thermal injury, and MR examination should not be performed in patients with pacemakers or ICDs with known lead fractures. At the end of the day, the panel voted unanimously that the Watchman device was safe for the indicated patient group. Patients with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of stroke, … Local Info Bioprosthetic heart valves are composed primarily of nonmetallic materials (usually porcine tissue or bovine pericardium) but may contain small amounts of metal (used for scaffolding rings), depending on whether or not they are “stentless” or have other design features. MR examination of non–pacemaker-dependent patients is discouraged and should only be considered in cases in which there is a strong clinical indication and in which the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, MR examination of pacemaker-dependent patients should not be performed unless there are highly compelling circumstances and when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, MR examination of patients with ICDs should not be performed unless there are highly compelling circumstances and when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Therefore, a careful assessment of these potential risks and the potential benefits to the patient should be completed before use of MR imaging.”46 The writing group agrees with this approach. For cases in which there is a clear potential clinical benefit of scanning in the days to weeks after implantation, the benefits of the MR examination will likely outweigh the risks of the examination, and MR examination should generally be performed. MRI Safety Information MR Conditional Non-clinical testing demonstrated that the LAA Exclusion System clip is MR Conditional. Because of these factors, it was not possible to determine the precise mechanism of death as it relates to the MR examination and the presence of a pacemaker/ICD in most cases,93–95 although in 1 recent report, ventricular fibrillation was believed to have been the cause of death in at least 3 patients.91, There have been small to modestly sized prospective human trials in recent years at 0.5- to 2.0-T field strength that have reported on the relative safety of MR examination in the setting of pacemakers. Important Safety Information. This table represents the relationships of writing group members that may be perceived as actual or reasonably perceived conflicts of interest as reported on the Disclosure Questionnaire, which all members of the writing group are required to complete and submit. Unauthorized null The present writing group believes that despite the above discussion of patients with pacemakers or ICDs who have been scanned safely, the following must be noted: (1) these studies were conducted at institutions with expertise in MR imaging and electrophysiology; (2) the number of patients who experienced adverse events that have gone unreported is unknown; (3) considerable controversy exists over safety issues regarding MR scanning of patients with pacemakers and ICDs; and (4) the presence of a pacemaker or ICD should still be considered a strong relative contraindication to routine MR examination, which is therefore discouraged. An air embolism can cause a stroke. As is typical for healing processes throughout the body, it is generally believed that IVC filters become incorporated securely into the vessel wall, primarily due to tissue ingrowth, within ≈4 to 6 weeks after implantation. Watchmen device … In addition to the above considerations, several other issues merit mention. For cases in which there is a clear potential clinical benefit of scanning in the days to weeks after implantation, the benefits of the MR examination will likely outweigh the risks of the examination, and MR examination should generally be performed. Find MRI guidelines and resources for radiology and other clinicians for our cardiac monitors, implantable cardiac devices, and spinal cord stimulation systems. Components. Because of the shape of certain coils, the theoretical potential of coil heating during an MR examination exists. Hemodynamic support devices, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, right ventricular assist devices, and left ventricular assist devices, are complex devices with variable degrees of ferromagnetic materials, moving parts, and electrical components. Any institution at which MR scanning of pacemakers/ICDs is performed should have some formal program of quality control to track adverse events. The device is made of nitinol (NiTi), an alloy of … endobj MR examination should not be performed in patients with known retained transvenous leads that have fractures. Terminology applied to implants and devices relative to the MR environment has evolved over the years. The device … MR imaging has thus developed into a broadly applied diagnostic tool for patients with cardiovascular and other disease states, and the number of patients undergoing scanning each year is increasing. Extensive, although not complete, ex vivo, animal, and clinical data are available from which to generate recommendations regarding the safe performance of MR examination in patients with cardiovascular devices, as well as to ascertain caveats and contraindications regarding MR examination for such patients. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. This site uses cookies. Based on the country you select, you can choose the device and lead combination (if applicable) to get scan parameters. Furthermore, because the harsh electromagnetic environment associated with the MR system can alter the operation of an external pulse generator or damage it, it may not be possible to reliably pace the patient during the MR examination, which makes the issue of scanning a patient with a temporary transvenous lead irrelevant in most cases. For weakly ferromagnetic devices for which there are not currently enough data and consensus to make the recommendation that scanning can be performed safely any time after implantation, the writing group recommends that the physician weigh the risks and benefits of scanning patients with such devices on a case-by-case basis and adopt the following approach: For cases that occur in the days to weeks after device implantation in which there is a clear potential clinical benefit of scanning the patient at that time (eg, acute back pain and lower-extremity weakness after trauma), the benefits of the MR examination will likely outweigh any risks of the examination, and MR examination should generally be performed. One ex vivo study of temporary transvenous pacing leads reported temperature increases of up to 63.1°C.82 Preliminary results of a recent study confirmed that even unconnected temporary transvenous pacing (as well as permanent pacing) leads can undergo high temperature increases at 1.5 T.83 In a chronic-pacemaker animal model undergoing MR examination at 1.5 T, temperature increases of up to 20°C were measured, although pathological and histological examination did not demonstrate heat-induced damage of the myocardium.84 The MR imaging conditions that generated such elevated lead temperatures included use of the body RF coil to transmit RF energy over the area of the lead (eg, an MR examination of the chest/thorax). Furthermore, most devices have been tested under very specific circumstances (eg, magnetic field strength, radiofrequency [RF] energy levels, and type of RF transmission coils). endobj uuid:25e82b54-76d6-4425-96a5-e3733fe0351f Patients who have a pacemaker or ICD should not undergo an MR study if an alternative diagnostic test is available, and MR imaging should only be considered in cases in which the potential benefit to the patient clearly outweighs the risks to the patient. Accordingly, this scientific statement is intended to summarize and clarify issues regarding the safety of MR imaging in patients with cardiovascular devices. <> The device has a mesh membrane that acts as a filter at the opening of the LAA to prevent blood clots from entering the bloodstream. Find MRI guidelines and resources for radiology and other clinicians for our cardiac monitors, implantable cardiac devices, and spinal cord stimulation systems. Of note, interrogation of the devices after MR revealed tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias recorded during the examinations that were believed to be artifacts.77. Dallas, TX 75231 Important Safety Information. Conditional 6 More... Miscellaneous Implants and Devices More... Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device … 32 0 obj organization. It is generally believed that additional anchoring of the stent into the vessel wall occurs over ≈6 to 8 weeks primarily due to tissue ingrowth. “The Watchman device, which has been implanted in more than 90,000 patients globally, continues to demonstrate a reduced risk of stroke and has shown reduced bleeding post-procedure … There remains confusion and controversy regarding which patients with cardiovascular devices can safely undergo MR examination. In addition, nonmetallic fabrics and other materials are often used for these devices.1,3,60–62 In tests for magnetic field interactions conducted at 1.5 T, devices made from 304V stainless steel displayed weakly ferromagnetic qualities, whereas those made from nitinol, titanium, titanium alloy, and MP35N were nonferromagnetic.3,60,61. Broader information on MR examinations is available at several well-recognized expert Web sites4–7 and in published and online documents.8–17. The device … SAR increases with the square of the field strength.22 Certain metallic devices (such as leads) can act as an “antenna” and concentrate this RF energy, which leads to excessive local heating, especially at the tip of these devices. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety for Boston Scientific Peripheral Products Acrobat Distiller 10.1.16 (Windows) It is made up ofa metallic frame that is covered by a polyester mesh membrane.8 The metallic frame is made from nitinol, which is analloy of nickel and titanium that has unique memory andsuperelastic properties. If such scanning is performed, the risks of MR scanning should be discussed specifically and clearly with the patient, and the written informed consent should specifically list risks, including (1) pacemaker/ICD dysfunction, (2) pacemaker/ICD damage, (3) arrhythmia, and (4) death. Coils composed of stainless steel may create local artifact, which limits the usefulness of the MR examination if the coil is in the region of interest. Specific comments regarding such scanning of non–pacemaker-dependent patients, pacemaker-dependent patients, and patients with ICDs are given below and in Table 2, based in part on previous recommendations1,3,91,93,96,109 and on the general consensus of the present writing group. With the growing number of patients treated with permanent implanted or temporary cardiovascular devices, it is becoming ever more important to clarify safety issues in regard to the performance of MR examinations in patients with these devices. No matter what treatment pathways you and your team decide to follow, the conversations you have together now and in the future are essential for protecting your health and ensuring you are feeling well and able to enjoy your life. A-fib prevents the … “This nonrandomized, nonadjudicated series of nearly 4000 US patients implanted with the Watchman device, included as its primary end point safety data reported by device representatives … Important Safety Information The WATCHMAN Device is a permanent implant designed to close the left atrial appendage in the heart in an effort to reduce the risk of stroke. “This nonrandomized, nonadjudicated series of nearly 4000 US patients implanted with the Watchman device, included as its primary end point safety data reported by device representatives … Platinum coils, in contrast, create less local artifact, and some (but not necessarily all) do not significantly affect the quality of diagnostic information.3,18,72–75. 71-0433. 1-800-AHA-USA-1 Pacemakers were examined before and after MR imaging. Cardiac closure and left atrial appendage occluder devices are typically made from metals that include nitinol, titanium, titanium alloy, MP35N, 316L stainless steel, and 304V stainless steel. Additional conditions, including specific configurations of the item (eg, the routing of leads used for a neurostimulation system), may be required. Mechanical heart valves are composed of a variety of metals, including titanium alloy, MP35N, pyrolytic carbon, Elgiloy, chromium cobalt alloy, nitinol, 316L stainless steel, and 316LVM stainless steel.3,43,48–50 Some annuloplasty rings contain no metal, whereas others may be composed in part of titanium, chromium cobalt, and other metallic materials.3,51 Sternal wires are most commonly composed of stainless steel or similar alloys. Safe MR imaging involves a careful initial patient screening, accurate determination of the permanent implanted or temporary cardiovascular device and its properties, a thoughtful analysis of the risks and benefits of performing the examination at that time, and, when indicated, appropriate physician management and supervision. Introduction: The Watchman device for left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has proven to be effective for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation patients. Patients with nonferromagnetic pulmonary artery catheters that contain no electrically conductive pathways in the catheter may undergo MR examination; however, it must be emphasized that such conditions must be verified before such patients undergo MR examination. PI-86716-AF MRI Compatibility for PI Products Team approach to reducing atrial fibrillation-related … The majority of cardiac closure and occluder devices that have been tested have been labeled as “MR safe”; several that have been tested are labeled as “MR conditional.”1 Patients with nonferromagnetic cardiac closure and occluder devices may undergo MR procedures at any time after implantation. The primary Effectiveness Endpoint is the occurrence of non-effective LAA closure defined as any peri-device flow > 5mm demonstrated by TEE/CT/MRI at First Follow-up.The primary safety … Important Safety Information The WATCHMAN Device is a permanent implant designed to close the left atrial appendage in the heart in an effort to reduce the risk of stroke. 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