Nivedhitha Meyyazhagan
The Effect of Capsule Endoscopy
Radiofrequency Energy on One
Implantable Defibrillation Device
SchoolWestlake High School • Westlake, Ohio
ProgramScience Internship
MentorJanice M. Santisi, RN
DepartmentDigestive Diseases Institute, Cleveland Clinic
- Research
- The Effect of Capsule Endoscopy Radiofrequency Energy on One Implantable Defibrillation Device
- Hypothesis
- Concern that devices such as Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators may malfunction in the presence of radiofrequency energy interference from capsule endoscopy has prompted FDA regulations against simultaneous use of Implantable Defibrillators and capsule endoscopy. The present study was designed to systematically assess presence or absence of interference.
- Methodology
- The experimental design includes use of an Implantable Defibrillation Device and wireless capsule on a work bench in a radiation secured area, while recording changes in radiofrequency of the implantable device as a function of distance from the wireless capsule.
- Outcomes
- Previous bench work showed no significant interference with the simultaneous use of Capsule Endoscopy and Implantable Defibrillation Devices. A similar finding with the current experimental design would ease concerns as to potential harmful effects arising from the performance of Capsule Endoscopy procedures in the presence of Implantable Defibrillation Devices—and could eventually lead to modification of FDA standards.
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