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Coverage dated September 30, 2026

A pacemaker doesn't automatically rule out MRI — here's what the doctor says

Headline from Cleveland Plain Dealer

Failed biopsy leaves one patient facing a choice between repeated MRIs and CT scans with cumulative radiation risk.

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  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    You have a pacemaker and need regular scans — here's why your doctor may push for MRIs anyway (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    A patient with a pacemaker and a parotid gland neoplasm is advised that MRI is safer and more accurate than CT scans for monitoring, provided proper protocols are followed.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    A pacemaker doesn't automatically rule out MRI — here's what the doctor says (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Failed biopsy leaves one patient facing a choice between repeated MRIs and CT scans with cumulative radiation risk.

  3. AL.com

    A pacemaker doesn't have to mean no MRI — here's what patients should know (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    New pacemakers can be MRI-compatible, but strict protocols must be followed for each scan.

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