Implanted devices and electromagnetic interference: case presentations and review

J S Snow; D Kalenderian; J A Colasacco; R L Jadonath; B G Goldner; T J Cohen

Implanted devices and electromagnetic interference: case presentations and review

J Invasive Cardiol. 1995 Mar;7(2):25-32.

Authors

J S Snow¹, D Kalenderian, J A Colasacco, R L Jadonath, B G Goldner, T J Cohen

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital-Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, New York 11030, USA.

PMID: 10155711

Abstract

Electromagnetic interference can cause implanted devices (pacemakers and defibrillators) to malfunction. This article reviews four cases of device interference and provides a review of the literature, and our recommendations for managing these problems.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy
Catheter Ablation
Contraindications
Defibrillators, Implantable*
Electromagnetic Fields / adverse effects*
Equipment Failure
Female
Heart Block / therapy
Humans
Lithotripsy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Pacemaker, Artificial*
Radiotherapy
Risk