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MRI
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MRI
by Meghann, Jun 06, 2002 12:00AM
I am having an MRI and they ask if you have had any heart surgery using metal devices. I had a PDA repaired 4 years ago. I have no idea about the details but I understand sometimes they use metal clips? Were these used in 1966? And they would show up on a chest xray wouldn't they? If you have one of those, should you not get an MRI? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-KE, Jun 08, 2002 12:00AM
You are asking if it is okay to undergo an MRI if you have metal clips (1966 vs. 4 years ago)?
I would recommend reviewing your surgical records and a recent chest X-ray to determine the type and presence of any surgical clips. These clips should show up on a chest X-ray. I would review this history with the radiologist giving you the MRI and the cardiologist who is following you.
Thanks for your question.
CCF-MD-KE
I would recommend reviewing your surgical records and a recent chest X-ray to determine the type and presence of any surgical clips. These clips should show up on a chest X-ray. I would review this history with the radiologist giving you the MRI and the cardiologist who is following you.
Thanks for your question.
CCF-MD-KE
Member Comments (2)
by Meghann, Jun 10, 2002 12:00AM
Thank you. I meant 34 years ago but I guess it would actually be 36. Duh.
