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Europace Advance Access originally published online on November 10, 2006
Europace 2006 8(12):1062-1063; doi:10.1093/europace/eul116
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ICD

Use of video capsule endoscopy in a patient with an implantable cardiac defibrillator

Gemma Pelargonio1, Antonio Dello Russo1, Manuela Pace1, Michela Casella1,*, Giuseppina Lecca2, Maria Elena Riccioni2 and Fulvio Bellocci1

1 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, L.go Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; 2 Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy

Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is a useful diagnostic tool in patients with unknown blood loss, particularly when there is a high suspicion of small bowel disease, but because of its use of radio frequency, it is relatively contraindicated in patients with a cardiac device. We report the case of a patient with an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) who underwent VCE because of anaemia and previous surgery for colorectal cancer. Device interrogations were performed before and after the procedure. No interference between VCE and ICD was found. VCE is feasible and relatively safe in patients with ICDs.

Key Words: Defibrillator, Video capsule endoscopy, Interferences

* Corresponding author. Tel: +39 0630154187; fax: +39 063055535. E-mail address: michelacasella{at}hotmail.com


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