Case Reports in Medicine (Jan 2009)

Computed Tomography Scan and ICD Interaction

  • Jose M. Porres,
  • Jose L. Cerezuela,
  • Oscar Luque,
  • Pilar Marco

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2009/189429
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2009

Abstract

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Although it has been considered a safe procedure, computed tomography scanning uses high doses of radiation and can cause malfunctioning in those patients with ICD when the radiation is directly incident on the device. We present a case of ventricular oversensing during a thoracic computed tomography.