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Is it ok to have a ct guided biopsy of lung liver and pancreas if you have a icd?

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Should be fine: Ct-guided biopsies are ok in patients with icd's. Cardiac clearance is warranted before undergoing invasive procedures though.

Answered 1/5/2019

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