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The Radiologic Manifestations of the Complications of Cardiac Pacing

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Iatrogenic Thoracic Complications

Part of the book series: Radiology of Iatrogenic Disorders ((IATROGENIC))

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Abstract

Surgical implantation of a cardiac pacemaker to stimulate the heart is a well-established procedure of great benefit. Pacemakers now provide a better life for 1 in every 5000 persons in the United States and Canada. A malfunctioning pacemaker, however, is a hazard to well-being and to life. Once a pacemaker has been installed, the physician’s attention is directed not only to the patient’s illness but also to the unique complications of cardiac pacing. Careful radiologic studies are extremely helpful in the proper evaluation and care of patients with cardiac pacemakers (1–9). It is important that physicians thoroughly understand the extent to which radiologic studies can depict the functioning of and complications associated with pacemakers.

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  1. Harvard Medical School, USA

    Peter G. Herman M.D. (Professor of Radiology Director) (Professor of Radiology Director)

  2. Division of Thoracic Radiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, 02115, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Peter G. Herman M.D. (Professor of Radiology Director) (Professor of Radiology Director)

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Tegtmeyer, C.J. (1983). The Radiologic Manifestations of the Complications of Cardiac Pacing. In: Herman, P.G. (eds) Iatrogenic Thoracic Complications. Radiology of Iatrogenic Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5446-1_11

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