Device Management

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…

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,…

Decision Aid for Patients Considering an ICD who are at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death but Don’t Have Heart Failure

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…

Care Pathway – ICD Shock Algorithm

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…

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…

Health Facts for You: Patient Information Sheets

Education – Patient/Caregiver: The “Health Facts for You: patient information sheets cover the following topics: