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mri and vagus nerve stimulators
Tue, 09/19/2006 - 12:54Comments
Re: mri and vagus nerve stimulators
Submitted by tonialpha on Fri, 2010-04-23 - 19:45
I was told no MRI, after it was placed in. They may of said it, but I do not remember. I have had an MRI done w/ special MRI's that fit into the requirements they state in the information booklet. I was told several things from technicians. I will not have an MRI until my epileptologist tells me that particular MRI is ok and that someone turns off the VNS.
I have only had 2 MRI's since my surgery in 1/1998.
I was told no MRI, after it was placed in. They may of said it, but I do not remember. I have had an MRI done w/ special MRI's that fit into the requirements they state in the information booklet. I was told several things from technicians. I will not have an MRI until my epileptologist tells me that particular MRI is ok and that someone turns off the VNS.
I have only had 2 MRI's since my surgery in 1/1998.
Re: mri and vagus nerve stimulators
Submitted by mrimaging on Tue, 2010-04-13 - 09:06
Hello,
I have been a MRI Technologist for twenty years and have worked on all types of systems.
Many implants have various safety conditions that must be followed in order to be considered if safe enough for MRI. First you must know there are several types of systems and strengths. The Tesla of the magnet and the gradients that transmit come in three different strengths.
Now with the Vagus nerve stimulator, they say you can scan the brain only without using the body coil, but if it is me going into the scanner risking permanent damage, no way!
When in doubt, throw it out is my recommendation!
Bob
www.mrimaging.com
Hello,
I have been a MRI Technologist for twenty years and have worked on all types of systems.
Many implants have various safety conditions that must be followed in order to be considered if safe enough for MRI. First you must know there are several types of systems and strengths. The Tesla of the magnet and the gradients that transmit come in three different strengths.
Now with the Vagus nerve stimulator, they say you can scan the brain only without using the body coil, but if it is me going into the scanner risking permanent damage, no way!
When in doubt, throw it out is my recommendation!
Bob
www.mrimaging.com
Re: mri and vagus nerve stimulators
Submitted by rosegirl on Fri, 2010-04-23 - 17:38
I got my VNS in 2001, didn't get the info on MRI testing or lack there of, till 2003, I think. When I saw my neuro and we were dicussing surgery, he told me that I could have an MRI, my VNS would be turned off that's all.