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Is CT Scan Of Renal Artery Safe While On A Pace Maker?
Brief Answer:
Recommendation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
MRI imaging can interfere with pacemaker function, but a CT does not use the powerful magnetic force that an MRI does. However it does use radiation, which is a lesser, but still significant consideration.
I recommend that you repost your question but write at the beginning of the first sentence "For Radiologist or Cardiologist ONLY". One of these specialists will then respond, most likely tonight.
Recommendation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
MRI imaging can interfere with pacemaker function, but a CT does not use the powerful magnetic force that an MRI does. However it does use radiation, which is a lesser, but still significant consideration.
I recommend that you repost your question but write at the beginning of the first sentence "For Radiologist or Cardiologist ONLY". One of these specialists will then respond, most likely tonight.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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