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  • 1New Jersey Pacemaker and Defibrillator Evaluation Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 07112, USA.

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|August 24, 1999
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Pacemaker pulse generators can obscure mammograms in women, potentially interfering with breast cancer screening. Alternative placement may be considered for high-risk patients to ensure clear imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Cardiology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Screening mammography is crucial for early breast cancer detection in women.
  • Pacemaker pulse generators are often implanted in the pectoral region.
  • The impact of pectoral pulse generators on mammogram quality is not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the interference of pectoral pulse generators with screening mammography in female patients.
  • To determine the frequency of mammogram obstruction by pulse generators.
  • To provide recommendations for managing pacemaker placement in relation to mammography.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of mammograms from 74 female pacemaker recipients aged 40 and older.
  • Assessment of mammogram quality and identification of any obstructions caused by pulse generators.

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Main Results:

  • The pulse generator obscured a portion of the mammogram in 7 out of 74 patients (12%).
  • This obstruction could potentially hinder the detection of abnormalities.

Conclusions:

  • Pectoral pulse generator placement can interfere with screening mammography in women.
  • Consideration should be given to potential mammographic interference during pacemaker implantation.
  • Baseline mammography review and, for high-risk individuals, non-conventional pulse generator locations may be appropriate.