X-ray of Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 12 Nov, 2008
X-ray chest PA view showing the implanted cardioverter defibrillator and lead system. The device can is seen in the left pectoral region below the clavicle. Since it is a ‘hot’ can, meaning that it forms part of the defibrillation circuit, left pectoral position is ideal. This position gives better defibrillation thresholds than a right pectoral [...]
