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Metallic,
surgical implants and accidentally implanted metallic
objects can interfere with magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI). Some can actually be hazardous to your safety
during the examination. If you have any of the following
items, please contact your doctor prior to scheduling
your MRI:
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Cardiac
pacemaker |
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Dentures |
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Wire
sutures |
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Electrodes |
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Bone
rods, pins, or plates |
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Hearing
aids |
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Screws,
nails, or clips |
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Renal
transplant |
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Carotid
clips |
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Clips |
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Harrington
rod |
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Artificial
heart |
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IUD |
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Joint
replacement |
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Prosthesis |
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Insulin
pump |
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Mesh |
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Aortic
clip |
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Neurostimulator |
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Shunts |
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Brain
clips |
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you have ever been, or had, any of the following,
please contact your doctor prior to scheduling your
MRI: |
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Tool-and-die
maker |
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Bullet
or shrapnel wound |
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Chance
of pregnancy (currently) |
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Foundry
worker |
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Sheet
metal worker |
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Eye
injury involving metal scraps and/or rust |
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Welder
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Accident
involving BB gun, firearms, chainsaw, carpentry
equipment, lawn mower, farm equipment |
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