Safety and outcomes of noncardiac surgery in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices

Background: Electromagnetic interference can cause damage to cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). The current guidelines recommend the interrogation of all pacemakers and defibrillators before and after surgery. The objective of the study was to evaluate the safety and outcomes of noncard...

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Main Authors: Bahman Akhondi, Mohammadmostafa Ansari-Ramandi, Mona Heidarali, Farzad Kamali, Majid Haghjoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.rcvmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2251-9572;year=2019;volume=8;issue=3;spage=76;epage=78;aulast=Akhondi