PSYCHOLOGICAL INTOLERANCE TO IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

被引:9
作者
Korpas, David [1 ]
机构
[1] Palacky Univ, Fac Med & Dent, Dept Med Biophys, CR-77147 Olomouc, Czech Republic
来源
BIOMEDICAL PAPERS-OLOMOUC | 2008年 / 152卷 / 01期
关键词
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator; Electrical interference; Psychological intolerance;
D O I
10.5507/bp.2008.023
中图分类号
R318 [生物医学工程];
学科分类号
0831 ;
摘要
Background: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) are mobile implantable cardiac devices for immediate treatment of live threatening ventricular arrhythmias. However, these devices can affect patients, physiologically, psychologically and have effects on electrical devices. Case report: The case of a 61-year-old patient is reported. The patient came for regular 3-months visits with his ICD and complained about electromagnetic interference with all household electrical appliances, especially refrigerator and digital television set-top box. He described several phantom shocks when he came close to the electrical appliances. He noted the exact times and symptoms of the episodes but the device memory did not record anything. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the rare occurrence of psychological intolerance to implanted ICD shortly after implant. The device was programmed for higher sensitivity. The patient was calmed and reassured about the reprogramming.
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页码:147 / 149
页数:3
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