Author/Editor     Kamenik, Borut
Title     Vpliv implantiranega elektrostimulatorja srca na diagnostiko in zdravljenje starostnikov
Translated title     The effect of implanted cardiac electrostimulators on diagnosis and treatment of the elderly
Type     članek
Source     In: Hojs R, Krajnc I, Pahor A, editors. Zbornik predavanj in praktikum 11. srečanje internistov in zdravnikov splošne medicine Iz prakse za prakso z mednarodno udeležbo; 2000 maj 19-20; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year     2000
Volume     str. 129-39
Language     slo
Abstract     Electrostimulation of the heart is an approved method of treating bradyarrhythmia. 85% of patients are over the age of 60 which signifies the need for numerous diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. Diagnostic and therapeutic electronic devices can affect the functioning of cardiac etectrostimulators by electromagnetic interference, by the transmission of strong electric impulses through the electrostimulator and electrode catheter which may cause damage, or they may inhibit the functioning of the electrostimulator by simulating spontaneous cardiac activities. Changes in ECG occuring in cardiac electrostimulation inhibit analysis and make the classic diagnosis of ischemia heart diseases impossible. The majority of diagnostic devices do not affect the functioning of the electrostimulator. Electromagnetic resonance is the exception where severe interference may occur from the strong magnetic field, affecting the functioning of the electrostimular. Various interferences are possible in therapeutic procedures, but the majority can be avoided by means of suitable preventive measures.
Descriptors     CARDIAC PACING, ARTIFICIAL
BRADYCARDIA
AGED
CORONARY DISEASE
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY
ELECTROSURGERY
LITHOTRIPSY