Magnetic Field-Induced Interactions between Phones Containing Magnets and Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices – Flip it to be Safe?

Recent case reports and small studies have reported activation of the magnet-sensitive switches in cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) by the new iPhone 12 series, initiating asynchronous pacing in pacemakers and suspension of anti-tachycardia therapies in ICDs.

Source: Heart Rhythm - November 9, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Philipp Lacour, Phi Long Dang, Frank R. Heinzel, Abdul Shokor Parwani, Felix B ähr, Andreas Kucher, Felix Hohendanner, Thoralf Niendorf, Faezeh Rahimi, Nandita Saha, Haopeng Han, Kerstin Rubarth, Mohammad Sherif, Leif-Hendrik Boldt, Burkert Pieske, Flori Source Type: research