Testing of Common Electromagnetic Environments for Risk of Interference with Cardiac Pacemaker Function

Testing of Common Electromagnetic Environments for Risk of Interference with Cardiac Pacemaker Function

Background: Cardiac pacemakers are known to be susceptible to strong electromagnetic fields (EMFs). This in vivo study investigated occurrence of electromagnetic interference with pacemakers caused by common environmental sources of EMFs. Methods: Eleven volunteers with a pacemaker were exposed to E...

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Main Authors: Maria Tiikkaja, Aapo L. Aro, Tommi Alanko, Harri Lindholm, Heli Sistonen, Juha E.K. Hartikainen, Lauri Toivonen, Jukka Juutilainen, Maila Hietanen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-09-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
Subjects:
cardiac pacemakers
electromagnetic fields
occupational exposure
risk assessment
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791113000255

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