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Dual lead cardiac pacemaker

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

A dual chamber pacemaker. The atrial lead usually curves upward in a "J " to reach the atrial appendage. The right ventricular lead (ideally) ends in the ventricular apex to the left of the spine

Case Discussion

A dual lead pacemaker with leads in appropriate positions.

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