Magnetic resonance imaging safety in cardiothoracic imaging

Daniel Ocazionez, Demetrius L. Dicks, Jennifer L. Favinger, Girish S. Shroff, Sidhdharth Damani, Gregory A. Kicska, Gautham P. Reddy

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Abstract

Patient safety is a priority for patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This article reviews MRI safety issues related to devices, pharmacologic stress agents, contrast agents, anesthesia, and external equipment, focusing on cardiothoracic MRI.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)262-269
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Thoracic Imaging
Volume29
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Contrast agents
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Pharmacologic stress agents
  • Safety

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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