Ct scan, metal wire in chest

Hi all,

I'm due to have a CT cardiac angiogram and CT cardiac cor artery calcium scoring in a few weeks. This is probably a silly question but will the metal wire in my chest from my bypass sternectomy (as well as a lot of metal in my dental work) be a problem?

Thanks in advance all for any advice/suggestions.

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Thanks HappyJo, that's great to know.

[MountainGoat52]

When I was checked post bypass to ensure that my sternum had healed, I was X-rayed. I asked about what would happen if I ever needed a scan and was told that it would be okay. I also asked whether I would be likely to set off the scanners at the airport and was told that I wouldn't.... indeed I didn't!

When you have your scan, maybe just tell them you had a bypass so they are aware. They should have your health record, but I would doubt they will have looked at it!

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Thanks GWP1952, good to know I'm not going to worry security in the airport!

[MountainGoat52 in reply to Hidden]

My step father had metalwork in his leg after he was hit by a car on holiday. He used to set the airport security systems off big time! 😂

[Prada47]

Recently had an MRI and had to fill in a Safety Questionnaire and if you answered Yes to any question you had to phone the dept and they would let you know if it is OK. (saves time should you turn up and they say No ) So I presume if they thought there was a problem they would contact you .

As an aside when I had an Angiogram I could see the Wires looked like a badly laced shoe lol

Regards

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Thanks Prada, I, hate to think what my insides look like now 😂!

[Thanksnhs]

Hi I had open heart surgery over a year ago and I have plenty of metal fillings, I had an MRI scan at the end of last year it was fine, they did ask some questions before it but I can't quite remember what they were.I hope all is well with the scan with the scan. char