Why the study?
Does exposure to 50 Hz high intensity electric fields cause interference in patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers?
Population
35 patients fitted with 16 different pacemaker models (from 6 manufacturers)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May warrant caution for pacemaker patients near high-voltage sources; leaves open need for systematic studies before practice changes.
Does exposure to 50 Hz high intensity electric fields cause interference in patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers?
High intensity electric fields can interfere with certain implanted cardiac pacemakers, causing irregular pacing or reversion to fixed rates, representing a potential hazard for a small proportion of patients.
Butrous et al. (1983) studied this question.
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