General / Comprehensive Management

Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Competency Document (Allied Health)

This competency document outlines the specific skills, knowledge, and behaviours required of Cardiac Physiologists working with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) in Australia. It serves as a comprehensive tool for…

Clinical Manager, OPG H&V Device

This resource provides clear, easy-to-understand information for patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). It explains what to expect after device implantation, how to care for your incision, safety tips…

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patient Education Video

St. Paul’s hospital offers a monthly, group ICD patient education session using the zoom platform. The session is co-led by expert clinicians and a patient partner (individual who has an…

CIED MRI Policy

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…