Originally Posted by
Mobiker50
I have a defibrillator, not a pacemaker, but understand the implantation and connection to be somewhat the same. Concern: with my defib, I can't undergo an MRI or many other scanning procedures because the leads would react to the magnetic field. Check with your cardio-dude about that one; it's not easy (or possible???) to remove the leads in the event you need such a test. Of course, in my situation, the defib is not an option, so I have to give up the MRI option.
Best of luck.
Something to think about. My dad had a pacemaker installed just a month before he fell down the stairs at home and broke his neck. With the pacemaker, they couldn't do an MRI to determine the full extent of his injuries and if they were repairable. That said, the injuries we did know about probably ended his life anyway, without or without a pacemaker interfering with an MRI. Still, it's something to add to the list of considerations.
In any case, definitely get a second opinion.