Why the study?
What is the incidence of electromagnetic interference and inappropriate shocks in patients with ICDs?
Population
341 patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) undergoing regular follow-up every 3 months
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
665 patient-years
Authors
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Low observed EMI risk may reassure on modern ICD safety; supports prior estimates but leaves open need for larger prospective confirmation.
What is the incidence of electromagnetic interference and inappropriate shocks in patients with ICDs?
The risk of inappropriate shocks due to electromagnetic interference in patients with current generation ICDs is very low (<1% per year).
Kolb et al. (2001) studied this question.
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