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Can i have a cat scan if i have had a major heart attack and chf?

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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

CT scan: Should not be a problem as long as you are not in florid CHF at the moment which would make it hard to lie down flat. If you are receiving contrast then make sure your kidneys work well.

Answered 2/7/2016

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