Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic review

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...

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Main Authors: Mothanna K. AlRahabi, Hani M. Ghabbani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Libyan Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19932820.2018.1547071
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description 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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spelling doaj.art-5cfe5ff4da164c2b9a2a5710b2b0c1a02022-12-21T22:54:47ZengTaylor & Francis GroupLibyan Journal of Medicine1993-28201819-63572019-01-0114110.1080/19932820.2018.15470711547071Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic reviewMothanna K. AlRahabi0Hani M. Ghabbani1Taibah UniversityTaibah UniversityThe 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19932820.2018.1547071apex locatorpacemakersdefibrillatorselectromagnetic wavescardiovascular
spellingShingle Mothanna K. AlRahabi
Hani M. Ghabbani
Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic review
Libyan Journal of Medicine
apex locator
pacemakers
defibrillators
electromagnetic waves
cardiovascular
title Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic review
title_full Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic review
title_fullStr Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic review
title_short Influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: a systematic review
title_sort influence and safety of electronic apex locators in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices a systematic review
topic apex locator
pacemakers
defibrillators
electromagnetic waves
cardiovascular
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19932820.2018.1547071
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