Summary:
«Wearable fitness and wellness trackers could interfere with some implanted cardiac devices such as pacemakers, according to a study.»
«Devices such as smartwatches, smart rings and smart scales used to monitor fitness-related activities could interfere with the functioning of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices, the study published in the Heart Rhythm journal found.»
«Researchers found that the electrical current used in wearable smart gadgets during “bioimpedance sensing” interfered with proper functioning of some implanted cardiac devices from three leading manufacturers.»
Article written by Mabel Banfield-Nwachi
22|02|2023
Source:
The Guardian