health
January 15, 2026
Man got $2,500 whole-body MRI that found no problems—then had massive stroke
The MRI showed a problem in a brain artery that should have been flagged, man claims.
TL;DR
- Sean Clifford is suing Prenuvo, a whole-body MRI provider, after suffering a stroke.
- Clifford claims Prenuvo missed a significant narrowing in a major brain artery during his July 2023 scan.
- He suffered a severe stroke in March 2024, resulting in permanent disabilities.
- The lawsuit argues that early detection of the arterial narrowing could have prevented the stroke.
- Prenuvo is a prominent provider of elective whole-body MRIs, endorsed by celebrities.
- The case highlights the controversy surrounding elective whole-body MRI scans, with critics citing potential for identifying insignificant abnormalities and widening health disparities.
- The American College of Radiology does not recommend these scans due to a lack of evidence for cost-efficiency or effectiveness in prolonging life.
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