MRI-Induced RF Heating of Deep Brain Stimulation Devices: In Vivo Predictions and Comparisons Between 0.55 T and 1.5 T.

The prevailing view suggests low-field MRI is safer for patients with medical implants, but evidence is insufficient. Radiofrequency (RF) heating in elongated implants is complex, with many interacting factors influencing the outcome. Thus, deeming low-field MRI universally safe on scant data could endanger patient safety.

A Simulation Study of a Novel Patient-Adjustable MRI Coil for Safe Pediatric Imaging in Children with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs).

A substantial and growing population of individuals with conductive implants face persistent challenges in accessing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to risks associated with radiofrequency (RF) heating of implants. Recently, a novel approach based on altering MRI electric fields at the location of individual's implants has shown promise in substantially reducing RF heating in adult patients with deep brain stimulation devices. In this study, we present the results of electromagnetic and thermal simulation studies demonstrating the applicability of this novel technique in pediatric patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) at 1.