| Presented by: | Texas Heart Institute |
| Lecturer | Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD |
| Approximate duration: | 45 mins. |
| Summary points: | This audiovisual presentation explains the risks of MRI scanning in patients with implantable defibrillators, monitoring requirements for these patients, new technologies being developed to provide power for pacemakers, and the mechanism of pacemakers and defibrillators without implantable leads. |
| Accreditation: | Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Heart Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
Expiration date: March 17, 2012. |
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