Electromagnetic device-device interaction between a new generation implantable pacemaker and left ventricular assist device: recognition and potential solutions.
An electromagnetic interaction between St. Jude Medical Inc. (St. Paul, MN, USA) permanent pacemakers and HeartMate II left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) (Thoratec Inc., Pleasanton, CA, USA) has been reported before, but the problem was thought to be resolved in the St. Jude Medical's most recently released pacemaker platform. We report a case of interference between the HeartMate II LVAD and the most recently released St. Jude Medical pacemaker (model no. PM3210; Anthem) and review new developments to overcome the electromagnetic interference problem in this setting.
Reddy
Preetham
P
Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Benditt
David G
DG
Adabag
Selcuk
S
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena; D004868:Equipment Failure; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome