Implantable Pacemaker

Question 1

What is the result of placing a magnet over an implanted pacemaker?

Answer 1

Reed switch is activated from the pulse generator and pacemaker with pace at a fixed rate (70-100 /min) depending on manufacturer.

Question 2

In what circumstances should we consider placing a magnet over a pacemaker?

Answer 2

In the presence of a PACEMAKER Mediated tachycardia.
- defined as type of re-entry tachycardia where 2 different leads of a dual pacemaker come together and form an infinite loop of excitation.