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To the Editor: Because of the growing number of patients worldwide who are receiving implantable cardioverter–defibrillators (ICDs)¹ and the increasing number of indications for their use, physicians and patients need thorough safety guidelines about potential environmental hazards associated with these devices. Patients should be told of the potential risks not only so that they can make an informed decision about whether to accept the device, but also so that they can take the necessary precautions to prevent the occurrence of inappropriate shocks. Since proarrhythmia due to inappropriate shocks is well known and is potentially lethal,² it is important to minimize . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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