Safe application of extensive radiotherapy to a cardiac resynchronization device
Abstract
Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices undergoing radiotherapy (RT) are prone to the risk of device failure. Guidelines and manufacturer's instructions are lacking practical recommendations for cumulative radiation doses to pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators. The present case demonstrates the effect of RT of a Merkel cell carcinoma near the location of a cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker. Despite...
Paper Details
Title
Safe application of extensive radiotherapy to a cardiac resynchronization device
Published Date
Oct 11, 2020
Journal
Volume
7
Issue
6
Pages
4293 - 4296
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