Public Citizen Lecture at Osaka Medical College, Japan

● February 7, 2004
Notice of Public Symposium on Electromagnetic Interference in Cardiac Pacemakers

In recent years, it has become evident that various types of electromagnetic waves, including those emitted by mobile phones, may affect cardiac pacemakers. As electromagnetic waves have become part of daily life, information on “electromagnetic interference with pacemakers” is widespread. However, much of this information lacks accuracy, leaving many pacemaker patients feeling anxious in their daily routines.

This public symposium was therefore held to provide accurate information on “what pacemakers and electromagnetic waves are” and “how electromagnetic waves affect pacemakers.” The event targeted not only pacemaker users, but also the general public, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, pacemaker-related companies, and businesses involved with electricity and radio waves.

Pacemaker Electromagnetic Interference Research Group

• Osaka Medical College, Department of Thoracic Surgery
• Osaka Prefectural Research Institute of Industrial Technology, Electronic Measurement Group
• Kinki University, Faculty of Science and Engineering

• Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Reception from 12:00 PM) ※This symposium has ended.
• Venue: Osaka Medical College, Clinical Lecture Hall 1
• Admission: Free
• Contact: Osaka Medical College, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Morimoto / Tokumaru TEL: 072-683-1221 Ext. 2362 (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)