Circulation 2013 Dec 24
Effects of external electrical and magnetic fields on pacemakers and defibrillators: from engineering principles to clinical practice.   
ABSTRACT
The overall risk of clinically significant adverse events related to EMI in recipients of CIEDs is very low. Therefore, no special precautions are needed when household appliances are used. Environmental and industrial sources of EMI are relatively safe when the exposure time is limited and distance from the CIEDs is maximized. The risk of EMI-induced events is highest within the hospital environment. Physician awareness of the possible interactions and methods to minimize them is warranted.

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