Abstract
Pacemakers have protective circuitry, but electromagnetic signals may potentially interfere with them by inhibiting output, increasing pacing rate, or reprogramming to back-up mode; handheld cellular phones are an increasingly prevalent source of interference. This Italian study included 101 patients with permanent pacemakers undergoing routine follow-up. Interaction between the pacemaker and a European Standard GSM (Groupe Systemes Mobiles) cellular phone was evaluated; 43 …
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