Device Management
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The decision aid for patients considering an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) who are at risk for sudden cardiac death but do not have heart failure provides detailed information to support shared…
This care pathway for ICD shocks is designed to guide appropriate interventions for patients experiencing either appropriate or inappropriate shocks. It provides recommendations on clinic follow-ups, treatment adjustments, and diagnostic…
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…
Education – Patient/Caregiver: The “Health Facts for You: patient information sheets cover the following topics: