Device Care

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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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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Cardiocases

The Cardiocases website provides example device tracings and useful explanations to help clinicians improve their skills. The content is provided in English and French – just click on the appropriate…

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Device Clinic Generator ERI/RRT/Replacement Process

The document outlines the process for managing device generator replacements, focusing on cases with elective replacement indicator (ERI) or recommended replacement time (RRT) alerts. It includes protocols for echocardiograms based…

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Algorithm for CIED Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy

Risk stratification and management algorithm for patients with CIEDs who are undergoing radiation therapy.

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Delegation Protocol for Patients with CIEDs Undergoing MRI

Care Pathways/CDS: Algorithm for RN-driven programming of CIEDs for Patients Undergoing MRI

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