Presentation
Shortness of breath. Known cardiac patient.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
From the case:
Pacemaker (abdominal sited)
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Median sternotomy.
Pacemaker with the body of the pacemaker inserted in the upper abdomen.
Cardiomegaly with abnormal left cardiac outline suggestive of corrected congenital heart defect.
Lungs clear.
Case Discussion
On occasion, a cardiac pacemaker may be inserted in the upper abdomen as opposed to the typical locations in the upper chest wall.