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63 year old patient with history of tachy-arrythmias is on implantable cardioveer defibrillator. The patient develops shock suddenly. Which of the following is best investigation to know position and integrity of ICD?

A
Plain radiograph
B
MRI
C
USG
D
Contrast CT
High-Yield Explanation
Contrast CT is IOC in ICD as MRI is C/I in implantable cardioveer defibrillator. Absolute C/I of MRI Cardiac pacemakers Metallic prosthetic hea valves Cochlear implant Aneurysmal clip Ocular metallic foreign body (IOC is CT) But the patient developed shock, so immediate investigation could be a plain radiograph rather than CECT Scan.

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