Can someone with a heart device get a positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)?

There are no proximity restrictions with respect to a patient’s heart device and the typical equipment used in a PET or SPECT scans. Let the person performing the procedure know that the patient has a heart device beforehand. All equipment and instruments used should be in good working condition and used as intended. Discuss additional questions with a doctor.

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