title: Magnetic resonance imaging safety in cardiothoracic imaging.
abstract: Patient safety is a priority for patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This article reviews MRI safety issues related to devices, pharmacologic stress agents, contrast agents, anesthesia, and external equipment, focusing on cardiothoracic MRI.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ocazionez
authors.forename: Demetrius L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Dicks
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Favinger
authors.forename: Girish S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Shroff
authors.forename: Sidhdharth
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Damani
authors.forename: Gregory A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Kicska
authors.forename: Gautham P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D061214:Patient Safety; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media