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Table 5 EMI observed during the testing

From: Personal medical electronic devices and walk-through metal detector security systems: assessing electromagnetic interference effects

Device type

EMI observed

Implantable cardiac pacemakers

Pacing inhibition

Pacing induced

Pacing rate change

Atrial/ventricular pacing interval changes

Implantable neurostimulators

Pulse inhibition

Pulse rate changes

Pulse waveform changes

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)

No EMI

Body worn insulin pumps

No EMI