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

Korean Journal of Radiology 2011년 12권 5호 p.611 ~ p.619

(Rotem S. Lanzman) - University of Duesseldorf Medical Faculty Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
(Joachim Winter) - University Hospital Dusseldorf Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
(Dirk Blondin) - University of Duesseldorf Medical Faculty Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
(Gunter Furst) - University of Duesseldorf Medical Faculty Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
(Axel Scherer) - University of Duesseldorf Medical Faculty Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
(Falk R Miese) - University of Duesseldorf Medical Faculty Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
(Suhny Abbara) - Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Radiology
(Patric Kropil) - University of Duesseldorf Medical Faculty Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

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.