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Is An MRI Scan Advisable After Coronary Stent Placement?
Question: I have 3 cardiac stents--can I have MRI?
Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HealthcareMagic!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that all current coronary stents are not made of ferromagnetic metal material.
This means that there is no contraindication to MRI.
Nevertheless, an MRI of 1.5 Tesla would be safer than 3 Tesla.
Hope to have been helpful to you! Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HealthcareMagic!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that all current coronary stents are not made of ferromagnetic metal material.
This means that there is no contraindication to MRI.
Nevertheless, an MRI of 1.5 Tesla would be safer than 3 Tesla.
Hope to have been helpful to you! Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr. Iliri
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