Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
Clin Med Insights Cardiol
Abstract
As the number of patients having implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices is increasing, it is important for the physicians and patients to be aware of situations and conditions that can result in interference with normal functioning of these devices. There are multiple cases of malfunction of ICDs reported in literature and it may be of great significance to have an overview of these incidents for appropriate recognition and future prevention. Here we are reviewing the available literature as well as reporting an interesting case of electromagnetic interference (EMI) resulting from leak of current in pool water causing firing of ICD.
Volume Number
8
Pages
63-6
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2014/08/06
Status
Northwell Researcher
Facility
Northwell Health
Primary Department
Internal Medicine
PMID
DOI
10.4137/cmc.s10990