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)
Type
journal-article
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