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How will dental procedures, such as x-rays, affect boston scientific defibrillators?
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The best: answer is to consult with the manufacturer. In general ultrasonic or magnetic radiation may be a concern and not x-radiation.
Answered 3/31/2015
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Irrelevant: Dental X-rays should not affect pacemaker or defibrillator function. BTW Boston Scientific has not directly tested the effects of dental equipment on its implanted cardiac devices. Hope it helps.
Answered 3/25/2015
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