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[ICD and left ventricular assist device interference: Case report]
C Moini1, A Lefoulon1, D Rahim2
1Rythmos - hôpital privé d'Antony, hôpital privé J. Cartier, Massy, clinique Les Fontaines, Melun, France; Service de cardiologie, GHSIF, groupe hospitalier Sud Île-de-France, Melun, France.
Annales De Cardiologie Et D'Angeiologie
|October 17, 2020
Summary
Electromagnetic interference can occur between left ventricular assist devices and implantable cardioverter defibrillators in heart failure patients. This case highlights a critical communication failure with the ICD, necessitating specific management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are crucial for managing end-stage heart failure.
- Many patients with LVADs also have implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) for arrhythmia management.
Observation:
- A 77-year-old patient with an LVAD experienced an electromagnetic interference event.
- This interference rendered the patient's ICD incommunicable.
Findings:
- The study details a specific case of device interference between an LVAD and an ICD.
- The interference prevented diagnostic and therapeutic communication with the ICD.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for electromagnetic interference between cardiac devices.
- Underscores the need for established protocols to manage device communication failures.
- Informs clinical practice for patients with combined LVAD and ICD therapy.
Keywords:
Assistance cardiaqueDéfibrillateurHeart failureICDInsuffisance cardiaqueInterferenceInterférenceLeft ventricular assist deviceMore Related Videos
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