Magnetic resonance imaging in patients with conventional cardiac devices: a case report

Abstract

Introduction: Many patients with pacemaker develop a medical condition for which a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be necessary. The evidence around conventional pacemaker being a contraindication to MRI is controversial.Case report: A 73-year-old man presented with a 12-month worsening history of neck pain radiating to both arms with paresthesias and weakness in both arms. He had a conventional pacemaker implanted 5 years before. A week later he became quadriparetic, losing the ability to walk. MRI was deemed necessary and it was successfully performed with collaboration of cardiology and anesthesiology specialist. MRI revealed an intramedullary lesion suggestive of neoplasm and he was submitted to neurosurgical intervention. AbstractMagnetic resonance imaging in patients with conventional cardiac devices 2 ARC Publishing