HRX NeXt Ep. 1 – A Discussion on HRS call-to-action: Improved MRI access for Patients with Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices.

In 2024, HRS formed a Task Force to address concerns about limited MRI access for patients with CIEDs, reviewing data and surveying members on the issue. Based on its findings, the group developed this Scientific Statement to provide recommendations and guidance on improving access.

Learning Objectives

Describe the purpose and outcomes of the 2024 HRS Task Force on MRI access for patients with CIEDs, including the development of a Scientific Statement with recommendations to improve access.

Article Authors

Robert J. Russo, MD, PhD, Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith, MD, Ulrika M. Birgersdotter-Green, MD, FHRS, Janet K. Han, MD, FHRS, Andrew D. Krahn, MD, FHRS, Timothy R. Larsen, DO, FHRS, Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD, Christopher F. Liu, MD, FHRS, Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD, FHRS, Pamela K. Woodard, MD, Erica S. Zado, PA-C, FHRS, Jayanthi N. Koneru, MBBS, FHRS

Podcast Contributors

Neal Bhatia, MD, Emory University
Robert J Russo, MD, PhD, Scripps Research
Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith, MD, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital

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