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First MRI-compatible implantable defibrillator approved


 

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The Evera MRI Study was sponsored by Medtronic, which produces and will market the Evera ICD. Dr. Gold has been a consultant to and has received research and speaker funding from Medtronic as well as from Boston Scientific and St. Jude. Dr. Passman has received research support from Medtronic but not for work on ICDs.

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