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Cardiovascular computed tomography (cine CT) of abnormal left ventricular wall motion due to epicardial pacing
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|January 1, 1987
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Fast cardiovascular computed tomography (cine CT) accurately located epicardial pacing electrodes and assessed myocardial motion. This imaging technique effectively replaced cardiac catheterization for evaluating abnormal cardiac silhouettes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Chest X-rays can reveal abnormal cardiac silhouettes requiring further investigation.
- Epicardial pacing electrodes are used in cardiac management.
- Assessing electrode placement and myocardial function is crucial.
Abstract:
A patient with an abnormal cardiac silhouette on chest X-ray was studied by fast cardiovascular computed tomography (cine CT). The location of epicardial pacing electrodes and their relationship to myocardial wall motion abnormalities were examined. This eliminated the need for cardiac catheterization.