[Radiation-induced pacemaker malfunction].
As the number of implanted pacemakers and the incidence of malignant tumors increases, the probability of radiation-mediated pacemaker dysfunction increases. Radiation can substantially damage pacemaker electronics. We report here a case, with loss of communication after radiation therapy.
Frantz
S
S
Medizinische Universitätsklinik Würzburg Josef-Schneider-Str. 2 97080 Würzburg, Germany. s.frantz@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de
Wagner
J
J
Langenfeld
H
H
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D018270:Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / Q000532:radiotherapy; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D011830:Radiation Effects; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
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