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Did preemie babies back in the 80's get mri's to check for avm? im nervous that might have one and not know then in 2 years when pregnant ill find out

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

MRI: There is a good chance that preemies did not have MRIs in the 80s to rule out av malformations

Answered 5/26/2014

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