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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Brigham & Women’s Hospital ICD Patient Support Group

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Brigham & Women’s Hospital ICD Patient Support Group. The 411 on iPODs: Electromagnetic Interference and Devices.

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Brigham & Women’s Hospital ICD Patient Support Group

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  1. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Brigham & Women’s Hospital ICD Patient Support Group The 411 on iPODs: Electromagnetic Interference and Devices

  2. Pacemaker Interference with iPOD MP3 PlayersJay P. Thaker, Mehul B. Patel, MD, Haiyan Li, MD, Sujeeth R.Punnam, MD and Krit Jongnarangsin, MD. Michigan State University, Lansing, MI and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Results: • 83 patients “tested” by placing iPOD directly over the pacemaker from 5-10 seconds while turning it on and off • Over Sensing was seen in 20% (~17 patients) > 50% of the time the devices interacted • Telemetry Interference in 29% (~24 patients) > 50% of the time the devices interacted • Transient Pacemaker Inhibition in 1.2% (1 patient) • None of the patients reported any symptoms Conclusions: We found interference in 50% of patients. Our observations are disconcerting because implantable pacemakers have become commonplace worldwide and the iPod has become an ubiquitous personal digital entertainment device. Other MP3 players may also possibly interact with pacemakers.

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