There has been an increase in the potential use of wireless devices in healthcare domain for
a variety of reasons. The most commonly used device is the cellular phone, which emits …

Potential interference between implanted cardiac devices such as pacemakers and
implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and electromagnetic fields is an important concern for …

Electromagnetic radiation may interact adversely with implanted pacing systems and
implantable cardioverterdefibrillators (ICDs). 1–4 Modern life exposes us all to an ever …

Objectives Given the increasing prevalence of mobile phone and smartwatch use, this study
tested patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) for the incidence …

Aims Manufacturers of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) recommend that cell
phones be maintained at a distance of∼ 15 cm from the implanted device in order to avoid …

The potential for interaction between pacemakers and implantable cardioverter/defibrillators
(ICDs) and the medical and nonmedical environment, and between these devices and …

KOLB, C., et al.: Incidence of Electromagnetic Interference in Implantable Cardioverter
Defibrillators. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) with ICDs can lead to temporary inhibition …

Objectives Electromagnetic fields (EMF) may cause malfunctions in electronic devices, in
particular in active implantable medical devices (AIMD), along with discomfort or health …

Clinicians caring for cardiac device patients with implanted pacemakers or cardioverter
defibrillators (ICDs) are frequently asked questions by their patients concerning …

BACKGROUND: State-of-the art cardiac pacemakers are protected against radiofrequency
signals. Although there have been earlier clinical and in vitro reports of cellular phone …