Inhibition of ICD therapies by an iPhone is a major concern. Cell phones are frequently carried in chest pockets, some of which are close to an implanted ICD. Even a turned-off iPhone might cause this interaction. Patients and physicians must be aware of this possibly harmful, potential inhibition of ventricular therapies by the iPhone 12, and patients must avoid carrying it in a left chest pocket.
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