How I Do It: Evaluating Cardiac Implantable Devices and Noncardiac Mimics on Chest Radiographs

Journal
Radiology
ISSN
0033-8419
Date Issued
2025-05-01
Author(s)
Jared D. Christensen
Type
journal-article
DOI
URL
Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive review of the radiographic appearances of cardiac implantable electronic devices, other cardiac support apparatuses, and similar-appearing noncardiac devices, emphasizing the importance of accurate identification and evaluation for potential complications.
Subjects
defibrillators

; 

implantable

; 

diagnosis

; 

differential

; 

humans

; 

pacemaker

; 

artificial

; 

radiography

; 

thoracic

; 

nitinol

; 

acute heart failure

; 

arterial embolization

; 

artery catheterization

; 

article

; 

artifact

; 

artificial heart pacemaker failure

; 

assisted circulation

; 

atrial fibrillation

; 

atrioventricular block

; 

atrioventricular valve

; 

bleeding

; 

cardiac resynchronization therapy

; 

cardiologist

; 

catheter kinking

; 

contrast-enhanced ultrasound

; 

data base

; 

device failure

; 

device malposition

; 

device migration

; 

dyspnea

; 

early diagnosis

; 

early intervention

; 

electrophysiology

; 

epilepsy

; 

extracorporeal oxygenation

; 

fracture

; 

hemopericardium

; 

hospital admission

; 

human

; 

imaging

; 

infection

; 

infection risk

; 

lead fracture

; 

lung artery pressure

; 

medical device malfunction

; 

mitral valve stenosis

; 

nuclear magnetic resonance imaging

; 

obstructive sleep apnea

; 

pacemaker implantation

; 

paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

; 

patient care

; 

perforation

; 

radiofrequency

; 

radiographic parameter

; 

radiography

; 

radiologist

; 

recurrent infection

; 

soft tissue infection

; 

stent dislodgement

; 

suppuration

; 

thorax pain

; 

thorax radiography

; 

trabecular bone

; 

treatment resistant depression

; 

tremor

; 

tricuspid valve

; 

vascular access

; 

adverse event

; 

artificial heart pacemaker

; 

differential diagnosis

; 

implantable cardioverter defibrillator

; 

procedures