MRI Safety: Chest (Non-cardiac) and Vascular
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Safety: Chest & Vascular Q&A's
- What's the danger with breast tissue expanders in MRI?
- Which breast biopsy devices and markers are MRI compatible?
- What do you do about tracheobronchial airway devices like stents, valves and coils?
- Are respiratory stimulation systems for diaphragmatic paralysis and sleep apnea safe for MRI?
- Any special precautions in patients with vascular access ports?
- I heard Swan-Ganz catheters can melt in the MRI. Are any similar devices safe to scan?
- Is there an increased risk of IVC filters moving during MRI?
- What are the specific MR precautions with implanted infusion pumps?
- How about insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)?
- Are all stents and stent grafts safe to scan? Isn't there a waiting period after implantation?
- Any problems scanning patients with sternal wires after cardiac surgery?
Safety: Chest & Vascular Topics