Why the study?
Does exposure to electronic article surveillance systems affect ICD function in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators?
Population
170 subjects with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant caution with prolonged exposure in ICD patients; this Level 4 cross-sectional study leaves open need for prospective confirmation.
Does exposure to electronic article surveillance systems affect ICD function in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators?
Walking through electronic article surveillance systems is safe for patients with ICDs, but lingering near them may cause inappropriate shocks.
Groh et al. (1999) studied this question.
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