Radio frequency induced heating of an insulated wire during magnetic resonance imaging.

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3-D electromagnetic simulations assessed RF-induced power deposition near straight insulated leads under different incident electric field profiles. For the investigated setups, up to a 400% discrepancy was observed between implant model predictions and EM si…

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PublicationAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2016
Study typeengineering
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Radio frequency (RF) induced power deposition near straight insulated leads excited by different incident electrical field profiles was investigated. 3-D electromagnetic (EM) simulations were used to obtain implant models as well as RF-induced power depositions calculated as the integral of power loss density. For the investigated setups up to 400% discrepancy between the implant model predictions and EM simulation values was observed.

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Study typeengineering
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

3-D electromagnetic simulations assessed RF-induced power deposition near straight insulated leads under different incident electric field profiles. For the investigated setups, up to a 400% discrepancy was observed between implant model predictions and EM simulation values.

Outcomes measured

  • RF-induced power deposition near insulated leads
  • Discrepancy between implant model predictions and 3-D EM simulation values

Limitations

  • No MRI/RF frequency reported in the abstract
  • No experimental (in vivo/in vitro) validation described; simulations only
  • No quantitative heating/temperature outcomes reported (power deposition only)
  • Sample size and specific lead/implant configurations not detailed
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DOI: 10.1109/embc.2016.7592154
PubMed: 28269677

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