Where Does It Lead? Imaging Features of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices on Chest Radiograph and CT.
10.3348/kjr.2011.12.5.611
- Author:
Rotem S LANZMAN
1
;
Joachim WINTER
;
Dirk BLONDIN
;
Gunter FURST
;
Axel SCHERER
;
Falk R MIESE
;
Suhny ABBARA
;
Patric KROPIL
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, 40225 Dusseldorf, Germany. pkroepil@gmx.de
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pacemaker;
ICD;
Chest;
Radiograph;
CT
- MeSH:
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Cardiac Pacing, Artificial;
*Defibrillators, Implantable/adverse effects;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
*Pacemaker, Artificial/adverse effects;
*Radiography, Thoracic;
*Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2011;12(5):611-619
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are being increasingly employed in patients suffering from cardiac rhythm disturbances. The principal objective of this article is to familiarize radiologists with pacemakers and ICDs on chest radiographs and CT scans. Therefore, the preferred lead positions according to pacemaker types and anatomic variants are introduced in this study. Additionally, the imaging features of incorrect lead positions and defects, as well as complications subsequent to pacemaker implantation are demonstrated herein.
