1) Learn the indications for cardiac support devices used in current clinical practice. 2) Understand the surgical placement of cardiac devices in order to determine appropriate positioning by imaging. 3) Recognize abnormalities of cardiac devices.
There are many cardiac support devices currently in use. As radiologists, it is imperative that we are familiar with the indications, appropriate placement and postions of such devices. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, we are the front line imagers of these devices, often the first physicians to view the patient by imaging after device placement. Therefore, it is our responsibility to accurately interpret the images and confidently communicate abnormalities with referring clinicians. This presentation will review the most common cadiac devices in clinical use and their appropriate appearances on imaging.
Dill, K,
Cardiac Devices: Appearance on Imaging. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000961.html
