A shock to the system (IMAGE)

Elsevier

A shock to the system

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Certain fitness and wellness trackers could pose serious risks for people with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices.

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Heart Rhythm

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