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Lena:
Andy,

I  just got by my doctor the info on MRI for kids. Here is what she says:

As MRI-T2 has no side effects or radiation, it is considered to be safe for kids as much as for adults.
The only thing that matters is the young one's ability to stay calm inside the mri machine and his/her fear when inside. Even a kid of 4 years old =if he/she is capable of staying motionless= can proceed to the MRI, if he/she can tolerate the whole procedure.

I hope everything is clear now.

Lena.

Andy Battaglia:
Hi Lena,

Thanks for the info. Did the doctor say anything about at what age the T2* is first recommended?

Lena:
Andy,

MRI, T2* same thing. Since the kid is capable of staying still inside the mri mashine, it is recommended.
Age does not matter.

Lena.

Canadian_Family:
Hello Andy,

Just for information, I called Cooley's anemia foundation (few months ago) to arrange for T2* for Little Miss A, I think Elieen Scott (Patient Co-ordinator) is the person I talked to, and she said, in US there is no recommended age for T2*. However, the child needs to be atleast 6 years and able to follow the instructions (that is, holding the breath for certain time and exhaling at certain time). She said, every child is different and not many six year olds can follow proper instructions. So, like it depends when your child is ready.

Thanks

Andy Battaglia:
Thanks Lena and CF. I get many emails and one recent one was asking when the child should have the first heart iron evaluation. I think from what everyone has said that probably 6-10 years old is the range. It may vary according to the patient's history of compliance.

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