Key result
A leadless pacemaker was utilized as a solution to mitigate radiation exposure risk in a patient with lung cancer and an existing transvenous pacemaker.
Why the study?
Radiation therapy can cause life-threatening cardiac implantable electronic device malfunctions due to electromagnetic interference or overcurrent.
Population
1 patient with lung cancer and a transvenous pacemaker
Comparison
Leadless pacemaker
Design
Case report
Authors
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Highlights CIED malfunction risks during radiation; leaves open optimal shielding and monitoring strategies.
Case Report (n=1)
A leadless pacemaker may serve as a solution to mitigate radiation exposure risk in patients with lung cancer and an existing transvenous pacemaker.
Kumazawa et al. (2025) conducted a case report in Lung cancer and a transvenous pacemaker (n=1). Leadless pacemaker was evaluated. A leadless pacemaker was utilized as a solution to mitigate radiation exposure risk in a patient with lung cancer and an existing transvenous pacemaker.
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