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Minimize radiofrequency ablation risks by:
 Programming all tachyarrhythmia therapies off
 Avoiding direct contact between the ablation catheter and the implanted lead or pulse generator
 Positioning the groundplate so that the current pathway does not pass near the pulse generator.
For example, place the groundplate under the patient's buttocks or legs
 Having external defibrillation equipment available
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)
 Advise patients that the Electronic Article Surveillance/Anti-theft (EAS) systems such as those at
the point of sale and entrances/exits of stores, libraries, banks, or tag readers that include radio
frequency identification (RFID) equipment emit signals that may interact with the device. To
minimize the possibility of interaction, advise patients to simply walk through these areas at a
normal pace and avoid lingering near or leaning on these systems.
Metal Detectors
 Advise patients that metal detector security systems such as those found in airports and
government buildings emit signals that may interact with ICDs and CRT-Ds. To minimize the
possibility of interaction, advise patients to simply walk through these areas at a normal pace and
avoid lingering. Even so, the ICD and CRT-D systems contain metal that may set off the airport
security system alarm. If the alarm does sound, the patient should present security personnel with