If you're booked in for an MRI scan, then you'll have been given information about how to prepare for the procedure and what to expect during the scan. This information may include instructions about not having metal objects in the scanning chamber.
Why is it important not to have anything metal in the scan? What do you need to do to prepare for this?
How MRI Scans and Metals Interact
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Vascular surgeons specialise in the treatment of vascular diseases, including vascular infections, stroke, vasculitis and many more. Basically, vascular diseases occur in the arteries and veins of your body. These blood vessels are responsible for pumping blood and therefore oxygen throughout the body.
What takes place at a vascular surgeon consultation?
Vascular surgeons will first analyse their patient and decide whether using diet, exercise and medication as an initial mode of treatment is enough.
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Bunions occur when the joint at the bottom of the big toe becomes misaligned and deformed. This condition causes a bony protrusion to form and the big toe to point towards the other toes. In general, bunions can be managed through diverse methods such as using toe splints, doing foot exercises and using foot orthotics. However, if you want to permanently deal with the condition, surgical intervention is the best solution.
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