ECG / Electrophysiology
Reed switch in a pacemaker / ICD Reed switch is used to activate the magnet mode in pacemaker / ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator). It is basically a collection of
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Heart Disease FAQ
A direct current defibrillation shock delivered directly over the implantable device can cause permanent damage, though not always.
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Cardiac CT scan
Scout scan of an implanted pacemaker and lead: The initial image obtained during CT scanning is usually called a scout image, pilot, scanograph or topogram.
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