An abstract presented this weekend at the AHA meeting (abstract) found that 23% of pacer and defibrillator devices dysfunctioned when placed in close proximity (<2cm) to ipod headphones. Those headphones with higher magnetic strength were more likely to cause a problem (EM strength in the headphones tested varied from 0-20 gauss, listed by brand in the abstract). They found no device dysfunction with headphones >3cm away from the device. The authors recommend keeping ipod headphones at least 3cm away from these devices, which given this study, seems like a very reasonable suggestion.
Share This Post
Categories
Related Posts
While all of us see patients who smoke in their 70s or 80s, due to their limited lifespan from COPD, DM, malignancy, etc., and their expressed wishes to continue tobacco, we keep our admonitions to a minimum. We accept our patient has become learned enough through life to make their own decisions and accept whatever […]
Do you have a stack of journals piling up on your desk, beside your bed or in your email inbox? In 1950, medical knowledge was estimated to double every 50 years, but now the doubling time is every few months. At this rate, it is impossible to keep up with the literature, but a group […]
Fill in the Blanks: Q: “The diagnosis of type 2 MI is associated with a _____ prognosis. ___% of patients will live five years after their diagnosis.” The answer is a) POOR and b) a staggering 40%. I did not know that. However, what I am aware of is the ambiguity around Type 2 MIs and […]
Leave A Comment