Stent Weary

[bodidally77]

I had a heart attack in 2007. They put in a stent (LDA). I have been recently told that I can Not have an MRI because of the stent. Can anyone verify this?

[pinnelli]

I have exactly same question / thought, let's hope someone replies

[What10]

OK,I had five heart attacks and was CPR 5 times ,mine was down to pneumonia all over my lungs and a build up of fluid in my legs ,I just happened to be running for a train at the time (August 2016) in the end they stented me four times ,in January this year I had an MRI scan and an echo so they done it for me ,I don't no if they have changed the material they use for stents now days but they done it for me ,ask again for an explanation

Good luck

[Andyman]

Who told you......

[Joao_S]

Hi there, I have 2 stents and I have done 2 MRI scans since. The last MRI was just 5 weeks after the second stent, and they had to contact my cardiologist to confiirm if it was OK! Usually must wait 6 weeks after the stents are fitted.

[emerich]

Ho bodidally17

You need to check with your cardiologist. It depends what kind of stents they are and how long you've had them.