Absolute Cntraindicatios For MRI

Reasons an MRI may not be right for you

If you have any of the following:

1. Pacemaker
2. Implanted Neurostimulator
3. Brain Aneurysm Clips
4. Stents if they have not been in place for more than 8 weeks
5. Metal sutures, post surgery (they must be removed before having an MRI)
6. Metal fragments in eye or near major blood vessels that have not been removed by a physician

Last modified: 2006-10-18