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An MRI scan of your heart could, in theory, help your doctor decide if you are a good candidate for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or for a procedure called pulmonary vein isolation that can help halt atrial fibrillation.
A cardiac MRI is painless, and doesn't expose you to any radiation. But it can be a bit of a hassle, and it takes time. I suggest that you ask your doctor why he thinks you need a cardiac MRI and what you would get out of it.
A cardiac MRI is painless, and doesn't expose you to any radiation. But it can be a bit of a hassle, and it takes time. I suggest that you ask your doctor why he thinks you need a cardiac MRI and what you would get out of it.
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