title: Effect of electromagnetic radiation on the coils used in aneurysm embolization.
abstract: This study evaluated the effects of electromagnetic radiation in our daily lives on the coils used in aneurysm embolization. Faraday's electromagnetic induction principle was applied to analyze the effects of electromagnetic radiation on the coils used in aneurysm embolization. To induce a current of 0.5mA in less than 5 mm platinum coils required to stimulate peripheral nerves, the minimum magnetic field will be 0.86 μT. To induce a current of 0.5 mA in platinum coils by a hair dryer, the minimum aneurysm radius is 2.5 mm (5 mm aneurysm). To induce a current of 0.5 mA in platinum coils by a computer or TV, the minimum aneurysm radius is 8.6 mm (approximate 17 mm aneurysm). The minimum magnetic field is much larger than the flux densities produced by computer and TV, while the minimum aneurysm radius is much larger than most aneurysm sizes to levels produced by computer and TV. At present, the effects of electromagnetic radiation in our daily lives on intracranial coils do not produce a harmful reaction. Patients with coiled aneurysm are advised to avoid using hair dryers. This theory needs to be proved by further detailed complex investigations. Doctors should give patients additional instructions before the procedure, depending on this study.
authors: Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital and Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University; Beijing, China - lvxianli000@163.com.
authors: Xianli
authors: X
authors: Lv
authors: Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital and Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University; Beijing, China.
authors: Zhongxue
authors: Z
authors: Wu
authors: Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital and Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University; Beijing, China.
authors: Youxiang
authors: Y
authors: Li
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008954:Models, Biological; D011829:Radiation Dosage
keywords: aneurysm; coils; electromagnetic radiation