Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) safe when a patient has a Reveal®?
A. Magnetic and radio frequency fields produced by MRI may adversely affect the data being stored by the Reveal Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM). And since the ICM contains ferromagnetic components, the strong magnetic field of the MRI system may apply a mechanical force on the device. The patient may be able to feel this. While the magnetic force on the device does not represent a safety hazard, the patient should be made aware of the possibility, to avoid undue concern.