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AlRahabi MK, Ghabbani HM. Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic review. Libyan J Med 2019; 14:1547071. [PMID: 30458679 PMCID: PMC6249593 DOI: 10.1080/19932820.2018.1547071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The widespread use of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices has increased concerns regarding using electronic apex locators in patients with these devices. This systematic review investigated the effects and safety of using electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices. METHODS An electronic search in the Cochrane Library, PubMed (MEDLINE), ScienceDirect, and Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) databases for relevant articles published between December 2000 and December 2018 was performed. The search strategy centered on terms related to electronic apex locators use during root canal treatment in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices. RESULTS Seven studies (five in vitro and two in vivo) fulfilled the inclusion criteria for this review. It was found that electronic apex locators can be used safely in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, when general precautions are followed. CONCLUSIONS Although the present review suggests that electronic apex locators can be used safely in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators, consultation with patients' cardiologists remains advisable.
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- College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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Dadalti MTDS, da Cunha AJLA, Araújo MCPD, Moraes LGBD, Risso PDA. Electromagnetic interference of dental equipment with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Acta Odontol Scand 2017; 75:584-587. [PMID: 28799814 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2017.1364419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are subject to electromagnetic interference (EMI). The aim of this study was to assess both the EMI of dental equipments with ICDs and related factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS High- and low-speed handpieces, an electric toothbrush, an implant motor and two types of ultrasonic devices were tested next to an ICD with different sensitivity settings. The ICD was immersed in a saline solution with electrical resistance of 400-800 ohms to simulate the resistance of the human body. The dental equipments were tested in both horizontal (0°) and vertical (90°) positions in relation to the components of the ICD. The tests were performed with a container containing saline solution, which was placed on a dental chair in order to assess the cumulative effect of electromagnetic fields. RESULTS The dental chair, high- and low-speed handpieces, electric toothbrush, implant motor and ultrasonic devices caused no EMI with the ICD, irrespective of the program set-up or positioning. No cumulative effect of electromagnetic fields was verified. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that the devices tested are safe for use in patients with an ICD.
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- a Department of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry , Federal University of Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
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- c Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine , Federal University of Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
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- a Department of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry , Federal University of Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
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Electromagnetic interference of endodontic equipments with cardiovascular implantable electronic device. J Dent 2016; 46:68-72. [PMID: 26765669 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2015.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2015] [Revised: 12/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Assess the electromagnetic interference (EMI) of endodontic equipment with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and related factors. METHODS The laser device, electronic apex locators (EAL), optical microscope, endodontic rotary motors, gutta-percha heat carrier (GH), gutta-percha gun and ultrasonic device were tested next to CIEDs (Medtronic and Biotronik) with varied sensitivity settings and distances. CIEDs were immersed in a saline solution to simulate the electrical resistence of the human body. The endodontic equipment was tested in both horizontal and vertical positions in relation to the components of the CIED. The tests were performed on a dental chair in order to assess the cumulative effect of electromagnetic fields. RESULTS It was found no EMI with the Biotronik pacemaker. EALs caused EMI with Medtronic PM at a 2 cm distance, with the NSK(®) EAL also affecting the Medtronic defibrillator. GH caused EMI at 2 cm and 5 cm from the Medtronic defibrillator. EMI occurred when devices were horizontally positioned to the CIED. In the majority of the cases, EMI occurred when the pacemaker was set to maximum sensitivity. There was cumulative effect of electromagnetic fields between GH and dental chair. CONCLUSIONS EALs and GH caused EMI which ranged according to type and sensitivity setting of the CIEDs and the distance. However, no endodontic equipment caused permanent damage to the CIED. The use of GH caused a cumulative effect of electromagnetic fields. It suggests that during the treatment of patients with CIEDs, only the necessary equipments should be kept turned on. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Patients with CIEDs may be subject to EMI from electronic equipment used in dental offices, as they remain turned on throughout the treatment. This is the first article assessing the cumulative effect of electromagnetic fields.
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Ooi YC, Falowski S, Wang D, Jallo J, Ho RT, Sharan A. Simultaneous Use of Neurostimulators in Patients With a Preexisting Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device. Neuromodulation 2010; 14:20-5; discussion 25-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1403.2010.00314.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Skonieczki BD, Wells C, Wasser EJ, Dupuy DE. Radiofrequency and microwave tumor ablation in patients with implanted cardiac devices: is it safe? Eur J Radiol 2010; 79:343-6. [PMID: 20434862 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2010] [Revised: 04/01/2010] [Accepted: 04/07/2010] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To identify malfunction of implanted cardiac devices during or after thermal ablation of tumors in lung, kidney, liver or bone, using radiofrequency (RF) or microwave (MW) energy. MATERIALS AND METHODS After providing written consent, 19 patients (15 men and 4 women; mean age 78 years) with pacemakers or pacemaker/defibrillators underwent 22 CT image-guided percutaneous RF or MW ablation of a variety of tumors. Before and after each procedure, cardiac devices were interrogated and reprogrammed by a trained cardiac electrophysiology fellow. Possible pacer malfunctions included abnormalities on electrocardiographic (EKG) monitoring and alterations in device settings. Our institutional review board approved this Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-compliant study. Informed consent for participation in this retrospective study was deemed unnecessary by our review board. RESULTS During 20 of 22 sessions, no abnormalities were identified in continuous, EKG tracings or pacemaker functions. However, in two sessions significant changes, occurred in pacemaker parameters: inhibition of pacing during RF application in one, session and resetting of mode by RF energy in another session. These changes did not, result in hemodynamic instability of either patient. MW ablation was not associated with, any malfunction. In all 22 sessions, pacemakers were undamaged and successfully reset to original parameters. CONCLUSION RF or MW ablation of tumors in liver, kidney, bone and lung can be performed safely in patients with permanent intra-cardiac devices, but careful planning between radiology and cardiology is essential to avoid adverse outcomes.
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- Brendan D Skonieczki
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI 02903, USA.
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Tagney J. A literature review comparing the experiences and emergent needs of adult patients with permanent pacemakers (PPMs) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). J Clin Nurs 2010; 19:2081-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03031.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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There are currently more than 3 million patients worldwide with implanted pacemakers, and indications for implants are expanding. Pacemakers today are smaller (23-30 g) and fashioned in a more physiologic shape so as to be less obtrusive. They are replete with sophisticated diagnostic and programming features that make troubleshooting of complicated arrhythmias easier. Advanced nurse clinicians need to have a basic understanding of pacemaker function, indications for implantation, an awareness of potential complications, and facility with basic troubleshooting. The purpose of this article is to describe the features of the pacemakers available today and approaches to troubleshooting these devices.
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- Jennifer Woodruff
- Electrophysiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Tandogan I, Temizhan A, Yetkin E, Guray Y, Ileri M, Duru E, Sasmaz A. The effects of mobile phones on pacemaker function. Int J Cardiol 2005; 103:51-8. [PMID: 16061124 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2004] [Revised: 05/17/2004] [Accepted: 08/07/2004] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The electromagnetic field generated by different systems have well-recognized adverse effects on pacemaker functions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the adverse effects of mobile phones on pacemaker functions. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 679 patients with permanent pacemakers were enrolled in this study. The study was performed in two steps. Pacemaker lead polarity was unipolar in the first step and bipolar in the second step. Pacemaker sensitivity was first at nominal values, it was then reduced to the minimal value for that pacemaker and tested again. Two mobile phones were symmetrically located on both sides of the pacemaker pocket with the antennas being equidistant at 50, 30, 20 and 10 cm and in close contact with the pocket. The tests were performed when both mobiles were opened, on stand-by, were receiving a call, during the call and were closed. Thirty-seven patients with pacemakers were adversely affected (5.5%) (33 VVI-R pacemakers were converted to asynchronous mode, and 3 were inhibited, 1 DDD-R pacemaker developed ventricular triggering). When the lead polarity was unipolar, the rate of adverse effect was higher when compared to the bipolar state (4.12% and 1.40%, p<0.01). The increase in sensitivity was not an independent factor on the rate of being affected (p>0.05). The rate of observing an adverse effect increased as the pacemaker got older (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Mobile phones might have adverse effects on pacemaker functions under certain conditions. This does not result in any symptoms other than the inhibition of pacemakers, and pacemaker functions return to normal when the mobile phones are removed away from the patient.
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- Izzet Tandogan
- University of Cumhuriyet, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Sivas, Turkey.
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Sun DA, Martin L, Honey CR. Percutaneous Radiofrequency Trigeminal Rhizotomy in a Patient with an Implanted Cardiac Pacemaker. Anesth Analg 2004; 99:1585-1586. [PMID: 15562036 DOI: 10.1213/01.ane.0000138040.37103.86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation is a frequently used treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. Radiofrequency is another potential source of electromagnetic interference to implanted cardiac pacemakers. Our patient had a permanent pacemaker and underwent the procedure without incident.
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- Deidre A Sun
- *Department of Anaesthesia and †Division of Neurosurgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital, Canada
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Loewy J, Loewy A, Kendall EJ. Reconsideration of Pacemakers and MR Imaging. Radiographics 2004; 24:1257-67; discussion 1267-8. [PMID: 15371606 DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The presence of an implanted pacemaker is widely regarded as an absolute contraindication to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging; however, this viewpoint is based largely on safety concerns in the 1982-1996 period. Since 1996, changes in pacemaker electronics including decreased ferromagnetic content, increased sophistication of the circuitry, and onboard computer capabilities suggest that the absolute contraindication of MR imaging for pacemaker patients should be reconsidered. In addition, there are now data from prospective trials of 232 patients with demand pacemakers who underwent MR imaging at 0.5-1.5 T. Although a variety of pacemaker parameters were evaluated before, during, immediately after, and 3 months after MR imaging, no significant pacemaker changes were identified. No patients reported abnormal sensations such as pacemaker movement or irregular heartbeats even at direct questioning. These results suggest that peripheral locations such as the brain and knee may be considered for MR imaging. Thus, pacemaker patients should be assessed individually for their suitability for MR imaging, which may be performed safely under defined conditions.
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- John Loewy
- Department of Medical Imaging, Humber River Regional Hospital, 2115 Finch Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada M3N 1N1.
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Rickli H, Facchini M, Brunner H, Ammann P, Sagmeister M, Klaus G, Angehrn W, Luechinger R, Duru F. Induction ovens and electromagnetic interference: what is the risk for patients with implanted pacemakers? Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2003; 26:1494-7. [PMID: 12914627 DOI: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.t01-1-00216.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Electromagnetic fields may interfere with normal pacemaker function. Despite the introduction of modern pacemakers and bipolar lead systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI) still remains to be a concern during daily lives when patients are exposed to cellular phones, electronic security systems, and several household appliances. The aim of this study was to evaluate potential EMI risk of induction ovens, which are increasingly used in private households. The study included 40 consecutive patients (22 men, 18 women; age 73 +/- 11 years) with implanted DDD, VVI, VDD, and AAI pacemaker systems. The pacemakers were programmed to unipolar sensing and pacing. Sensitivity remained unchanged, if the measured sensing threshold was more than twice the programmed value; otherwise, it was set at half of the measured sensing threshold. Patients were placed in a sitting position at the closest possible distance of about 20 cm between two cooking pots and pacemaker bending the upper part of the body slightly over the induction oven. The energy was increased stepwise to the maximum. One pot was removed and placed again at the highest oven level. Potential interference was monitored continuously. The study showed no incidence of pacemaker malfunction during the entire test while the patients with intrinsic cardiac rhythms were exposed to the induction oven at varying energy strengths. Likewise, there was no external interference when the patients were paced at heart rates of 10-15 beats/min above their heart rates. The programmed parameters remained unchanged after the study. In conclusion, this study shows no EMI risk of an induction oven in patients with bipolar or right-sided unipolar pacemakers.
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- Hans Rickli
- Division of Cardiology, Kantonsspital St Gallen, Switzerland.
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Rosenow JM, Tarkin H, Zias E, Sorbera C, Mogilner A. Simultaneous use of bilateral subthalamic nucleus stimulators and an implantable cardiac defibrillator. Case report. J Neurosurg 2003; 99:167-9. [PMID: 12854761 DOI: 10.3171/jns.2003.99.1.0167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Bilateral electrical stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus is being used with increasing frequency as a treatment for severe Parkinson disease (PD). Implantable cardiac defibrillators improve survival in certain high-risk patients with coronary artery disease and ventricular arrhythmias. Because of concern about possible interaction between these devices, deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems are routinely disconnected before defibrillators are implanted in patients with PD and arrhythmia. The authors report on a patient with bilateral subthalamic stimulators who underwent successful placement of an implantable defibrillator. Testing of the devices over a wide range of settings revealed no interaction. The patient subsequently underwent multiple episodes of cardioversion when the ventricular lead became dislodged. There was no evidence of adverse neurological effects, and interrogation of the DBS devices after cardioversion revealed no changes in stimulus parameters. The outcome in this case indicates that DBS systems may be safely retained in selected patients who require implantable cardiac defibrillators.
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- Joshua M Rosenow
- Department of Neurosurgery, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York 10595, USA
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