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[Pacemaker dysfunction during use of a mobile telephone].

J Vlasínová1, T Novotný

  • 1I. interní klinika FN, Brno-Bohunice.

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|October 26, 2000
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Mobile phones can interfere with pacemaker function, causing temporary dysfunction like pulse inhibition or undersensing. Maintaining a distance of over 10 cm can help prevent these electromagnetic interference issues.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cardiology
  • Electromagnetics

Background:

  • Increasing use of electronic devices poses risks of electromagnetic interference (EMI) to pacemakers.
  • Mobile phones are a significant source of potential EMI affecting pacemaker function.

Observation:

  • A patient with a pacemaker experienced a brief episode of pacemaker dysfunction, including pulse output inhibition and undersensing.
  • This atypical event occurred while the patient was using a mobile phone.

Findings:

  • Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) phones operating at 900 MHz can emit signals that interfere with pacemakers.
  • Pacemaker dysfunction, such as inhibition or asynchronous pacing, can occur due to mobile phone use.
  • These effects are typically mitigated when the phone is kept more than 10 cm away from the pacemaker.

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Implications:

  • Patients with pacemakers can generally use mobile phones safely with precautions.
  • Careful consideration and management are necessary for pacemaker-dependent patients regarding mobile phone use.
  • Awareness of potential EMI is crucial for both patients and healthcare providers to ensure pacemaker safety.