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Compelling reasons for choosing an MRI-compatible pacemaker
| Previous or planned MRI |
| Known comorbidities |
| – Present or previous malignancy |
| – Neurological disorder (eg, stroke, multiple sclerosis, seizures) |
| – Musculoskeletal disorder (eg, back pain, arthritis) |
| – Congenital heart disease |
| – Cardiomyopathy |
| Contraindication for iodinated contrast (known allergy, renal failure) |
| Planned surgery |
Abbreviation: MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.
