Cardiophile MD

The pacemaker pulse generator  is seen in the right infraclavicular region, implanted in the subcutaneous plane. There is little bit of sagging of the pulse generator pocket being an elderly subject with loose subcutaneous tissue. The pacemaker lead is seen coursing up into the subclavian vein and hence into the right atrium through the superior [...]

The initial image obtained during CT scanning is usually called a scout image, pilot or topogram. Sometimes it is also called a scanograph. The scout image is used to determine the exent of slices to be taken during axial scan. The gantry is kept in a fixed position and the table is moved as the [...]

What is the device seen in this X-ray?
The device seen in the upper portion of the right hemithorax is a single chamber pacemaker. The lead can be seen screwed into the device and lead courses out the pacemaker pocket with a loop going beneath the right clavicle. Further course along the right cardiac border is [...]