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Why are MRI scans not allowed for six months after coronary stenting?
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∙ 13y ago
The patient should not have any magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests for six months after the procedure, because the magnetic field may move the stent.
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Why are MRI scans not allowed after coronary stenting?
The patient should not have any magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests for six months after the procedure, because the magnetic field may move the stent.
Can MRI scans be used on coronary stenting patients?
The patient should not have any magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests for six months after the procedure, because the magnetic field may move the stent.
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