Cardiophile MD

Implantable defibrillator high voltage coils on X-ray chest PA view
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Implantable defibrillator (ICD) high voltage coils on X-ray chest PA view. The ICD generator is seen in the left infraclavicular region. Te lead is coursing through the left subclavian vein into the left brachiocephalic vein and hence into the [...]

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 [...]