Unintentional magnet reversion of an implanted cardiac defibrillator by an electronic cigarette
Julie B. Shea, Martín Aguilar, William H. Sauer, Usha B. Tedrow
Abstract
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are nicotine delivery systems initially thought be a safer alternative to cigarette smoking as well as useful adjuncts for smoking cessation.1 More recently, attention has been directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at serious pulmonary complications from e-cigarette use, raising important public health concerns.2 This has been echoed in the scientific literature by demands for stricter regulations for commercialization of these products.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineElectronic cigaretteNicotineSAFERIntensive care medicineMedical emergencyInternal medicineComputer securityPathologyComputer scienceSmoking Behavior and Cessation