An implantable cardiac stimulation device is equipped with an isolation
system capable of attenuating or eliminating induction currents flowing
through the stimulation device by eliminating induction loops. The
isolation system comprises a magnetic insulator configured to shield
selected components of the stimulation device from external magnetic
fields or radio-frequency (RF) signals. The magnetic insulator comprises
a plurality of sensors that are configured to detect the intensity of the
external magnetic fields and/or RF signals, and a switch bank that
electrically isolates certain components of the stimulation device to
eliminate the induction loops. The isolation system further comprises an
attenuation system comprised of at least one magnetoresistor disposed
along potential induction loops to attenuate induction currents when
subjected to undesirable external magnetic fields and/or RF signals.