Key result
Cellular telephones induced electromagnetic interference in 4 of 6 ICDs tested in vitro in air, and caused 3 cases of ventricular triggering in vivo among 13 patients.
Why the study?
Does exposure to cellular telephones induce electromagnetic interference in implantable cardioverter defibrillators?
Population
In vitro testing of 6 implantable cardioverter defibrillators from 5 manufacturers using a human trunk…
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Supports advising ICD patients to avoid close cellular phone proximity; leaves open the risk magnitude with modern devices and networks.
Does exposure to cellular telephones induce electromagnetic interference in implantable cardioverter defibrillators?
Cellular telephones, particularly GSM models, can cause significant electromagnetic interference with ICDs when in close proximity, potentially leading to inappropriate therapy or inhibition.
Barbaro et al. (1999) studied Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (n=13). Cellular telephones (GSM and TACS) was evaluated on Electromagnetic interference effects. Cellular telephones induced electromagnetic interference in 4 of 6 ICDs tested in vitro in air, and caused 3 cases of ventricular triggering in vivo among 13 patients.
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