General / Comprehensive Management

MRI Management of Patients With Legacy (Non–MRI Conditional) CIEDs

This resource outlines a standardized policy for safely performing MRI examinations in patients with legacy (non–MR conditional) or mixed cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) systems. It defines patient eligibility criteria,…

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MRI Conditional Device Review Protocol

EP Advanced Practice Providers use this protocol when reviewing device patients for MRIs if they have MRI conditional hardware. Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute has an MRI worksheet built into…

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MRI Non-conditional Device Review Protocol

EP Advanced Practice Providers use this protocol when reviewing device patients for MRIs if they have any non-MRI conditional hardware. Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute has an MRI worksheet built…

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Protocol for Implantable Cardiac Devices in the Setting of MRI

These documents describe an IRB-approved research study and clinical safety workflow that allows patients with pacemakers/ICDs (CIEDs) to undergo clinically indicated MRI with standardized monitoring, device programming, and follow-up, while…

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MRI and Legacy Pacemaker or ICD: Patient Education and Safety Overview

This patient-facing educational handout explains the process, risks, and safeguards involved when patients with legacy (non–MRI-conditional) pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) undergo MRI imaging. It is designed to support…

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Atrial Fibrillation Convergent Hybrid Ablation: Patient Education Overview

This patient-facing educational resource explains the Convergent Hybrid Ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation, a two-stage treatment option designed for patients with persistent or long-standing AF who continue to have symptoms…

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Preparing for Your Implantable Cardiac Device: Infection Prevention and Pre-Implant Readiness

This patient-facing educational handout provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help reduce infection risk and support optimal recovery for patients undergoing implantable cardiac device procedures. Designed for use before pacemaker, ICD,…

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AF CoE Playbook – Figure 3.1 Integration of the patient/clinical and institutional perspectives for an Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence

This figure/table is drawn from the Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence (AF CoE) Playbook, a comprehensive resource developed to guide healthcare teams in implementing best practices for atrial fibrillation (AF)…

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AF CoE Playbook – Figure 3.2 AF CoE revenue cycle management

This figure/table is drawn from the Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence (AF CoE) Playbook, a comprehensive resource developed to guide healthcare teams in implementing best practices for atrial fibrillation (AF)…

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AF CoE Playbook – Figure 12.3 Internal and external environments of an AF CoE

This figure/table is drawn from the Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence (AF CoE) Playbook, a comprehensive resource developed to guide healthcare teams in implementing best practices for atrial fibrillation (AF)…

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