Open AccessImaging of Mechanical Cardiac Assist Devices
Author(s) -
Daniel Thomas Ginat,
H. Todd Massey,
Shweta Bhatt,
Vikram S. Dogra
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of clinical imaging science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.279
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2156-7514
pISSN - 2156-5597
DOI - 10.4103/2156-7514.80373
Subject(s) - medicine , radiology , cardiac imaging , balloon , radiography , medical physics , cardiology
Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in the assessment of patients with mechanical cardiac assist devices. Therefore, it is important for radiologists to be familiar with the basic components, function, and radiographic appearances of these devices in order to appropriately diagnose complications. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review indications, components, normal imaging appearances, and complications of surgically and percutaneously implanted ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and cardiac meshes