Susceptibility of Cardiac Pacemakers to ELF Magnetic Fields.
Abstract
In the report it is concluded that the extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic field levels which interfere with the operation of cardiac pacemakers are much greater than those expected from a conceptual defense SANGUINE communication system. This conclusion is based on an experimental program in which the effect of extremely low frequency (10-100 HZ) magnetic fields on cardiac pacemakers was studied. Objectives of the program were to determine a safe level (threshold) for a magnetic field in this frequency range and to establish a method and criterion for evaluating the interference effects. Examples of electromagnetic fields affecting implanted heart pacemakers are presented. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0737237
Entities
People
- C. D. Port
- D. A. Miller
- E. E. Brueschke
- J. E. Bridges
- M. P. Kaye
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute