MRI

• by Maries
• 2023-06-06 13:31:56
• Conditions, Meds & Tests
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• 1 comments

Last night I was searching here for information concerning MRI scans (with a pacemaker) as for so long one has been instructed to avoid magnets, not go through metal detectors etc etc, so I  was, naturally, concerned about a magnetic scan. I was told my unit was MRI  compatible and nothing to worry about. This forum was encouraging, as several members had come through scans unscathed, and I did feel a little reassured. I was, nevertheless, a very nervous patient as I sat in a waiting room with large signs warning of strong magnetic forces and no entry with pacemaker notices. I am fitted with a Biotronik and I am.pleased to tell anybody else, facing their first MRI since being fitted with a Pacemaker, that  all went well. The scan was performed in a totally normal manner and I have felt no ill effects. I found reassurance from this forum last night and hope that this post may calm others.