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Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation and Programming in Patients with Deep Brain Stimulation
Mark Elliott1, Sheikh Momin1, Barnaby Fiddes2
1Department of Cardiology, King George Hospital Ilford, UK.
Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review
|May 23, 2019
Summary
Cardiac device implantation is increasingly needed in patients with deep brain stimulation (DBS). Cardiac device implantation is likely safe in patients with DBS when specific precautions are taken, with minimal reported interactions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- The number of patients requiring both deep brain stimulation (DBS) and cardiac device implantation is rising.
- Current guidelines for cardiologists are lacking regarding potential interactions between these devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on cardiac device implantation in patients with DBS.
- To provide practical recommendations for cardiologists managing these patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of case reports involving patients with both DBS and cardiac pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
- Analysis of reported interactions between DBS systems and cardiac devices.
Main Results:
- Thirteen case reports were identified and analyzed.
- No significant interactions were reported, except for one early case where an ICD shock affected the DBS device.
Conclusions:
- Cardiac device implantation appears to be safe in patients with DBS when appropriate precautions are implemented.
- Further research and clear guidelines are needed to support cardiologists in this patient population.
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