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    IMAJ | volume 26

    Journal 4, April 2024
    pages: 245-246

    Electrocautery-induced Inappropriate Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Shock

    1 Department of Cardiology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel 2 Department of Cardiology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada

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    Summary

    Inappropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) shock due to electromagnetic interference (EMI) induced by electrocautery is a well-known theoretical association but is rarely reported [1]. We report a case of EMI induced by electrocautery causing inappropriate ICD shock, underlining that, with the use of monopolar cautery, not only the location of the surgery but also electrodispersive pad (EDP) placement may be important to avoid EMI.

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