[Pseudostenocardia due to exposure to "electrosmog"].
METHODS
A 44-year-old man had anginal-like complaints. He was convinced that cardiac problems had been caused by electromagnetic fields.


METHODS
Apart from hypertension and hyperlipidaemia there were no other significant findings. ECG, ergometry Holter-ECG were normal.


METHODS
We tried to verify with a double-blind provocation test if the patient's complaints had been caused by electromagnetic fields. The patient was exposed to an electric instrument without being aware whether it was switched on or off. He was questioned about his perception of the presence of an electric current.


CONCLUSIONS
The results of the test showed that there was no causal relation between the patient's angina-like-symptoms and electromagnetic fields. The phenomenon of electrosensitivity was probably caused by psychological mechanisms.
Klinische Abteilung Arbeitsmedizin, Universität Wien.
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Barth
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Maritczak
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Valic
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Konnaris
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Wolf
D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology