Key result
Portable digital media players cause electromagnetic interference in two patients with ILRs.
Why the study?
Electromagnetic interference in implantable loop recorders caused by commonly encountered electronic devices is a recognized issue, but interference from portable digital media players has not been described.
Does exposure to a portable digital media player cause electromagnetic interference in patients with implantable loop recorders?
Case Report (n=2)
Does exposure to a portable digital media player cause electromagnetic interference in patients with implantable loop recorders?
Portable digital media players are a potential source of electromagnetic interference in patients with implantable loop recorders.
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Raises awareness of consumer electronics as potential EMI sources for implantable loop recorders; hypothesis-generating and warrants further investigation.
Thaker et al. (2008) conducted a case report in Patients with implantable loop recorders (n=2). Portable digital media player was evaluated on Electromagnetic interference. A portable digital media player caused electromagnetic interference in two patients with implantable loop recorders.
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