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Influence of electronic apex locators and a gutta-percha heating device on implanted cardiac devices: an in vivo study.
Moraes, A P; Silva, E J; Lamas, C C; Portugal, P H; Neves, A A.
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  • Moraes AP; Escola de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Grande Rio, Duque de Caxias, Brazil.
  • Silva EJ; Escola de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Grande Rio, Duque de Caxias, Brazil.
  • Lamas CC; Escola de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Grande Rio, Duque de Caxias, Brazil.
  • Portugal PH; Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Neves AA; Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Int Endod J ; 49(6): 526-32, 2016 Jun.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26105663
AIM: To evaluate the potential for electromagnetic interference (EMI) of electronic apex locators (EALs) and a gutta-percha heating device (HD) in patients with implantable cardiac pacemakers (ICPs) or cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). METHODOLOGY: Two types of EALs (Romiapex A-15 and Novapex) and a HD (Touch'n Heat) were tested in patients followed in an outpatient clinic for cardiac arrhythmias. The heart rhythm was monitored on a computer screen during all experimental phases. After baseline data collection, the patient held each appliance (turned on) for 30 s, simulating their clinical use. If background noise was detected on the cardiac monitor, the sensitivity of the ICP/ICD was lowered by the cardiologist to evaluate the intensity of the detected EMI. RESULTS: Twelve patients were evaluated (5 female and 7 male), and in nine instances, background noise in their cardiac devices related to the use of the endodontic devices was detected (6 patients). After lowering the sensitivity of the cardiac implants, three patients had more severe EMI in six instances, including pauses in ICP function. The presence of a symptomatic or asymptomatic pause was related to the patient's underlying heart rhythm. The HD device produced background noise more often compared to EALs. These were associated with more severe types of EMI. CONCLUSION: The EALs and gutta-percha HD were capable of causing background noise detection or pauses in cardiac implants in vivo. The use of electronic dental devices nearby patients with cardiac implants should be carefully considered in clinical practice.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Marcapaso Artificial / Desfibriladores Implantables / Ápice del Diente / Equipo Dental / Odontometría Límite: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Int Endod J Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Brasil Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Marcapaso Artificial / Desfibriladores Implantables / Ápice del Diente / Equipo Dental / Odontometría Límite: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Int Endod J Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Brasil Pais de publicación: Reino Unido