title: Implanted devices and electromagnetic interference: case presentations and review.
abstract: Electromagnetic interference can cause implanted devices (pacemakers and defibrillators) to malfunction. This article reviews four cases of device interference and provides a review of the literature, and our recommendations for managing these problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital-Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, New York 11030, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Snow
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kalenderian
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Colasacco
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Jadonath
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Goldner
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000628:therapy; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D000075202:Contraindications; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006327:Heart Block / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D011878:Radiotherapy; D012306:Risk