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The implantable loop recorder and its mammographic appearance: A case based approach
Sharon Steinberger1, Laurie R Margolies1
1Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029, United States.
Clinical Imaging
|February 1, 2017
Summary
Implantable loop recorders (ILRs) are devices used for cardiac monitoring. This study describes their appearance on mammography, aiding radiologists in accurate reporting and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Cardiology
Background:
- Implantable loop recorders (ILRs) are crucial for long-term cardiac monitoring.
- Radiographic appearances of ILRs are documented, but mammographic findings are not well-described.
Observation:
- This paper presents 3 cases of patients with ILRs undergoing mammography.
- The study details the types, components, and placement indications for ILRs.
Findings:
- The classic mammographic appearance of ILRs is described.
- Familiarity with these imaging characteristics is essential for accurate interpretation.
Implications:
- Breast imagers need to recognize ILRs on mammograms to avoid misinterpretation.
- This knowledge improves diagnostic accuracy and patient management in women with cardiac monitoring devices.
