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. 2014 Feb;107(2):147-9.
doi: 10.1093/qjmed/hct180. Epub 2013 Sep 9.

Shock whilst gardening--implantable defibrillators & lawn mowers

G Von Olshausen  1 , C Lennerz, C Grebmer, H Pavaci, C Kolb
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Shock whilst gardening--implantable defibrillators & lawn mowers

G Von Olshausen et al. QJM. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

Electromagnetic interference with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) can cause inappropriate shock delivery or temporary inhibition of ICD functions. We present a case of electromagnetic interference between a lawn mower and an ICD resulting in an inappropriate discharge of the device due to erroneous detection of ventricular fibrillation.

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