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Always verify if the facility has 512-slice CT scanners for rapid emergency assessment if needed.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients note that eligibility depends heavily on genetic testing for the APOE4 gene. They often suggest having recent MRI scans ready to check for pre-existing brain swelling risks.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"6a25c0c92d72999e0705c2d2","question":"What are the main risks and safety concerns?","answer":"<p>Safety monitoring for LEQEMBI focuses on detecting Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA). These include brain swelling or microbleeds identified via repeated MRI scans. 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