Fig. 1.

Recommendations for planning and performing MRI scans in patients with CIEDs. *Higher risk scenarios include the presence of epicardial, abandoned leads, fractured; recent implantation; battery at elective replacement indicator/ requires replacement; deactivated systems; lead parameters outside manufacturer recommendations and other implants present. Appropriate person obtaining and confirming consent should be performed as per local protocol. ACLS: adult cardiac life support; BLS: basic life support; CIED: cardiac implantable electronic device; ERI: elective replacement indicator; SAR: specific absorption rate.

Content modified with permission from Bhuva et al. [20].