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Contraindications for Treatment

Please select all pre-existing conditions and health concerns that apply.

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Thrombophlebitis

Cardiac demand pacemaker

Danger of hemorrhage

Disturbance in cardiac rhythm

Acute bacterial or viral infections

Heart problems

Epilepsy

LYMPH

Pregnancy

Blood clotting conditions

Congestive heart failure

Botox

Cosmetic implants

Pacemaker or other implanted electrical devices

Can this device be turned off?

NIN

Malignant tumors

Seizures

Epilepsy

Pacemaker

An electrical stimulator that can’t be turned off

Pregnancy

MAG

Malignant tumors

Implanted electrical stimulator in the brain

Chronic atrial fibrillation

Epilepsy

Congestive heart failure

High blood pressure (uncontrolled)

Pacemaker

MICRO

Pacemaker

Implanted pump

Uncontrolled seizures

Pregnancy

FDX

Pacemaker or any other battery operated or electrical implant

Pregnant or nursing women

Heartbeat regulating medication and/or blood thinners

Organ transplant recipient

Currently on antipsychotic or anti-seizure medications

PZO

Infection

Tumor tissue

Pregnancy

Blood clotting disorders

Blood thinning medication

NMR

Rhabdomyolysis

Pacemaker

Pregnancy

History of blood clots

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