Who should not have a cardiac MRI or MRA?
If you are pregnant, you should not have a cardiac MRI or MRA. Very obese patients (330 lbs or heavier) may not fit in the MRI scanner. If you have an implanted metal device or other metallic material inside your body, you should not have any type of MRI. These objects include (but are not limited to): pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators ( ICD), intrauterine devices (IUD), artificial joints, titanium implants in the mouth, or inner ear implants. Some cardiac patients with artificial heart valves, stents, or those who have undergone open-heart surgery should not have cardiac MRI or MRA. You should speak with your healthcare provider about whether it is all right for you to have one.
