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Electromagnetic Interference of Permanent Pacemakers by Mobile Phones in Thailand
Sriratanasathavorn C 
,
Wongklaw U ,
Pooranawatanakul S ,
Chaithiraphan S
,
Wongklaw U ,
Pooranawatanakul S ,
Chaithiraphan S The possible pennanent pacemaker function interference by mobile telephones is con-
cerned worldwide. Previous studies from the other countries with different mobile telephone systems
and permanent pacemakers provided useful but indirect information. We
in vitro
studied the
interaction between local mobile telephones and permanent pacemakers in Thailand. Seventeen
mobile telephones from different systems and brands were tested in the laboratory with seven
pennanent pacemakers from different companies. We found no interference in the function of
permanent pacemakers. The application of the information may be limited from the
in vitro
nature
of the study. However this would be the useful reference for the future
in vivo
study.
Key word
: Electromagnetic Interference, Permanent Pacemaker, Mobile Phone
cerned worldwide. Previous studies from the other countries with different mobile telephone systems
and permanent pacemakers provided useful but indirect information. We
in vitro
studied the
interaction between local mobile telephones and permanent pacemakers in Thailand. Seventeen
mobile telephones from different systems and brands were tested in the laboratory with seven
pennanent pacemakers from different companies. We found no interference in the function of
permanent pacemakers. The application of the information may be limited from the
in vitro
nature
of the study. However this would be the useful reference for the future
in vivo
study.
Key word
: Electromagnetic Interference, Permanent Pacemaker, Mobile Phone
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