Cardiac Pacemakers
Authors:
- Bruce J. WalzBWBruce J. Walz
- Ronald E. RederRRRonald E. Reder
- John O. PastoreJPJohn O. Pastore
- Philip LittmanPLPhilip Littman
- Robert JohnsonRJRobert Johnson
- 6 October 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 234 (1) , 72-73
Abstract
Representative demand cardiac pacemakers were tested with several common radiation therapy devices and ancillary equipment. The experimental set-up essentially duplicated the dosimetric and electroconductive environment of the radiation therapy patient bearing a pacemaker. Observations of pulse width and interval confirmed that pacemaker output was generally not appreciably affected by the simulated treatments. Occasionally, changes were caused by ancillary equipment and start-up of treatment. We conclude that although interference hazards are sometimes seen, radiation therapy is not contraindicated in patients wearing pacemakers. (JAMA234:72-73, 1975)Keywords
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