Patient presented with high lead impedance.The patient was referred for x-rays and full revision (replacement of the lead and generator).Neck lateral and chest ap x-rays were received for the patient.The generator was located in the patient¿s upper left chest.The connector pin cannot be seen coming through the second connector block due to the angle of the image.The filter feed thru were confirmed to be intact.The lead was observed in the patient¿s neck and appeared to be routed toward the patient¿s left chest.There was a portion of the lead that was routed behind the generator, and the lead wires appeared intact at the connector pins.No sharp angles were identified in the visible portion of the lead.In the visible portions of the lead, no discontinuities were observed.A portion of the lead near the generator was unable to be assessed for discontinuity due to the angle and contrast of the image.The cause of the patient¿s high impedance could not be determined based on the images provided.No known surgical intervention has occurred to date.No other relevant information has been received to date.
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