Pacemaker response to scattered radiation of different dose rates

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate how scattered radiation affects the performance of pacemakers during radiation therapy.
• Analyzed pacemaker functionality under varying radiation dose rates
• Conducted measurements in clinically relevant conditions
• Focused on scenarios involving ICP dependent patients
• Pacemaker performance varied significantly based on radiation dose rates
• Certain dose rates showed critical impacts on device functionality
• Findings highlight safety concerns for patients with implanted pacemakers undergoing radiation therapy