Key result
Electromagnetic interference from a left ventricular assist device inhibited the pacing function of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, which was successfully corrected by reprogramming.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the potential for electromagnetic interference between LVADs and ICDs, which can inhibit pacing function but may be corrected by device reprogramming.
There is an increasing prevalence of patients with concomitant implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and left ventricular devices (LVADs). The potential for negative interactions between these continually evolving technologies is a valid concern. Previously reported interactions include inappropriate ICD therapy and interference with ICD telemetry function. Understanding the nature of such interactions and developing a comprehensive strategy to approach such situations are important. In this report, we describe a case of electromagnetic interference from LVAD inhibiting the pacing function of an ICD that was corrected by reprograming the device. We would encourage investigators to review patients with ICD and LVAD in their institutions in order to help assess the frequency and nature of these and other interactions.
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Erqou et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Concomitant implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) (n=1). Electromagnetic interference from LVAD was evaluated on Inhibition of ICD pacing function. Electromagnetic interference from a left ventricular assist device inhibited the pacing function of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, which was successfully corrected by reprogramming.
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