Implantable rhythm devices and electromagnetic interference: myth or reality? review

Endpoint

• implants/medical devices: electromagnetic interference of pacemakers and intracardiac devices

Exposure

• • magnetic field
  • static magnetic field
  • intermediate frequency
  • also other exposures without EMF
• • power transmission line
  • PC/TV monitor
  • metal detector gate
  • therapeutic/medical device
  • electrotherapy
  • TMS (transcranial stimulation)
  • electric blanket
  • other domestic appliance
  • microw. oven/heating device
  • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • GSM
  • cordless phone
  • MRI
  • audio/video dev.
• • occupational
  • residential

Comments on this article

• Souques M (2009): Power lines and implantable rhythm devices
• Dyrda K et al. (2009): Power lines and implantable rhythm devices: a reply