title: An unusual cause of recurrent syncope in a patient with implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
abstract: Electromagnetic interferences (EMI) deriving from electrical devices may affect implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). Improved algorithms have been developed in order to minimize adverse effects. However, caution should be still recommended in ICD recipients when handling electrical devices. Here we describe the case of an ICD patient with recurrent syncopal episodes due to inhibition of pacing by oversensing of electrical noise from a not properly grounded washing machine.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Istituto Clinico S. Rocco, Via dei Sabbioni 24, Ome, Brescia, Italy.
authors.forename: Armando
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gardini
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Istituto Clinico S. Rocco, Via dei Sabbioni 24, Ome, Brescia, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bellandi
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Istituto Clinico S. Rocco, Via dei Sabbioni 24, Ome, Brescia, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fracassi
keywords: Electromagnetic interference; Implantable cardioverter defibrillator; Syncope