Interactions between Cardiac Pacemakers and Antishoplifting Security Systems

tricular oversensing); and system-induced pacing (direct induction of a current in the pacemaker lead by the magnetic field, resulting in extrasystoles). The case illustrates that atrial oversensing, at least, can occur under real-world conditions. We are also aware of the rare occurrence of syncopal episodes in patients with pacemakers who are exposed to acoustomagnetic gates.