Korean Journal of Radiology

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Where Does It Lead? Imaging Features of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices on Chest Radiograph and CT

  • Lanzman, Rotem S. (Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Duesseldorf) ;
  • Winter, Joachim (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Dusseldorf) ;
  • Blondin, Dirk (Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Duesseldorf) ;
  • Furst, Gunter (Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Duesseldorf) ;
  • Scherer, Axel (Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Duesseldorf) ;
  • Miese, Falk R. (Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Duesseldorf) ;
  • Abbara, Suhny (Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital) ;
  • Kropil, Patric (Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Duesseldorf)
  • Published : 2011.10.01
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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.

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