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alternative to mri
Posted by Finn on 2010-02-08 09:19
 
I had been scheduled for a follow up mri this year but since i had my pacemaker inplanted this past October I know that can't be done.
Any other options? It's for a head/brain scan.
Thanks Finn
 

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What In Place Of MRI

Comment posted by J.B. on 2010-02-08 09:59.
I guess there is the Cat-Scan, Pet-Scan or X-Ray. Unlike the MRI these devices do not create the electromagnetic field which is harmful to most pacemakers/defibrillators. Whether these are suitable substitutes or not for a MRI I don't know, but I'm sure your doctor can tell you.
 

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