Table 3.

Contraindications to PET/MR scan

Potential contraindications to an MR examination [290]
Aneurysm clip(s)
Any metallic fragment or foreign body
Coronary and peripheral artery stents
Aortic stent graft
Prosthetic heart valves and annuloplasty rings
Cardiac occluder devices
Vena cava filters and embolisation coils
Haemodynamic monitoring and temporary pacing devices, eg, Swan–Ganz catheter
Haemodynamic support devices
Cardiac pacemaker
Implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
Retained transvenous pacemaker and defibrillator leads
Electronic implant or device, eg, insulin pump or other infusion pump
Permanent contraceptive devices, diaphragm, or pessary
Cochlear, otologic, or other ear implant
Neurostimulation system
Shunt (spinal or intraventricular)
Vascular access port and/or catheter
Tissue expander (eg, breast)
Joint replacement (eg, hip, knee, etc.)
Any type of prosthesis (eg, eye, penile, etc.)
Tattoo or permanent makeup
Known claustrophobia
Body piercing jewellery
Hearing aid
Renal insufficiency
Known/possible pregnancy or breastfeeding