Why the study?
Does exposure to a radiofrequency remote control cause inappropriate discharge in patients with implantable defibrillators?
Population
1 46-year-old man with a history of sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia and a third generation…
Design
Case_report
Follow-up
1 year post implant
Authors
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Warrants caution with RF remotes near ICDs; leaves open the prevalence and need for systematic EMI screening.
Does exposure to a radiofrequency remote control cause inappropriate discharge in patients with implantable defibrillators?
Patients with implantable defibrillators should be cautioned against close contact with potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as radiofrequency remote controls, to prevent inappropriate shocks.
Man et al. (1993) studied this question.
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