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CIED
05
Nov

Electromagnetic Field Associated With Dermoscope Magnets May Affect the Safety of Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices Patients

November 5, 2021
Sławiński G, Sławińska M, Usarek Z, et al. Electromagnetic Field Associated With Dermoscope Magnets May Affect the Safety of Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices Patients. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2021;8:757032. Published 2021 Oct 14. doi:10.3389/fcvm.2021.757032 Abstract Dermoscopy is currently used as an auxiliary tool in general dermatology. Since some commercially available dermoscopes have built-in magnets, electromagnetic interference (EMI)...
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16
Apr

Pacemaker-induced ventricular fibrillation during radiofrequency catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia

April 16, 2021
Nam MCY, Jones N, Claridge S, Balasubramaniam R, Sopher M, Babu G. Pacemaker-induced ventricular fibrillation during radiofrequency catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia. J Arrhythm. 2021 Feb 14;37(2):368-369. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12517. PMID: 33850578; PMCID: PMC8021979. Abstract Prior to ventricular tachycardia ablation, this patient’s cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) was temporarily programmed to backup pacing mode with tachycardia...
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16
Mar

Interference of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices by Static Electric and Magnetic Fields

March 16, 2021
Jagielski K, Kraus T, Stunder D. Interference of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices by Static Electric and Magnetic Fields. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2021 Mar 12. doi: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1902802. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33710950. Abstract Introduction: : Electromagnetic interference (EMI) of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) can lead to malfunctions and pose a danger for implant carriers....
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