Radiographic pseudofracture of the Medtronic bipolar polyurethane pacing lead

Dunlap, Thomas E; Popat, Kishor D; Sorkin, Richard

doi:10.1016/0002-8703(83)90461-1

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“…The bifurcation of the inner and outer coils may simulate a fracture ( Figure 6a). 30,33 Some units are also equipped with a transmitting antenna, which can also mimic a fracture lead ( Figure 6b). Familiarity with normal radiographic appearances of various devices prevents unnecessary alarm.…”

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Radiology of cardiac devices and their complications

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Bernheim²,

Spindola‐Franco³

2015

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This article familiarizes the reader with several different cardiac devices including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, ventricular assist devices, valve replacements and repairs, shuntoccluding devices and passive constraint devices. Many cardiac devices are routinely encountered in clinical practice. Other devices are in the early stages of development, but circumstances suggest that they too will become commonly found. The radiologist must be familiar with these devices and their complications.

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Radiology of cardiac devices and their complications

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Bernheim²,

Spindola‐Franco³

2015

BJR

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“…Insulation damage has reported both in silicone-and polyurethanecoated leads (Kertes et al, 1983). Excessively tight suture on the anchoring sleeve, lead passage between clavicle and first rib, and abrasion between overlapping coils or between leads and housing of the pulse generator are three common causes of the insulation defect in clinical practice (Dunlap et al, 1983;Magney et al 1993). ECG with an insulation failure involving a unipolar lead will show a decrease in amplitude of pacing artifact.…”

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