Safety of wireless capsule endoscopy in patients with implantable cardiac devices

Abstract

Background and Aim Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) has become an increasingly utilized imaging modality for the evaluation of gastrointestinal bleeding. There is a paucity of data evaluating the safety and use of WCE in patients with implantable cardiac devices. Methods A retrospective chart review of all patients who had a WCE at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL, USA completed between January 2007 and December 2016 identified patients with internal cardiac devices and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Patient WCE footage was viewed in its entirety before creating a final report to ensure no gaps in footage and video quality. Results No patient complaints were documented during the 8‐h procedure duration, and there were no cardiac abnormalities noted on telemetry. There were no device‐related complications documented in the 30‐day postprocedure time period. Postprocedure analysis of the WCE recordings demonstrated no interference in WCE image quality (loss of images or gaps in video) or duration. Conclusions There is no significant interference between WCE and implantable cardiac devices, and it appears to be safe to use.

A Novel Mobile ECG Sensor with Wireless Power Transmission for Remote Health Monitoring

“…The development of miniaturization with lower power and the development of low-power-based implants is needed. In addition, strong electric fields and magnetic fields can lead to malfunctions of active implant devices such as artificial heart pacemakers, artificial eyes, and artificial heart, and problems must be solved [24][25][26].…”

Video Capsule Endoscopy in a Pediatric Patient With Hematemesis While on Ventricular Assist Device Support

“…VCE has minimal associated complications, with the most common being capsule retention in 1.4% of cases, and no reported patient deaths ( 2 ). In adult patients with a VAD and other cardiac devices, such as a pacemaker, VCE has not been associated with device-related interference ( 3 ). The role of VCE in pediatric patients with VAD is not defined due to a lack of data and, therefore, we present a case of a pediatric patient on VAD support who presented with GI bleeding and was investigated with VCE.…”