Electromagnetic energy radiated from mobile phone alters electrocardiographic records of patients with ischemic heart disease.
Alhusseiny A, Al-Nimer M, Majeed A. · 2012
View Original AbstractMobile phone radiation altered heart rhythm in men with heart disease within 40 seconds of exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers tested how mobile phone radiation affects heart rhythm in 356 people, including patients with heart disease. They found that phone radiation significantly altered heart rhythm patterns (specifically prolonging the QT interval) in men, particularly those with existing heart problems. The effects occurred within just 40 seconds of phone exposure, whether the phone was at belt level or held over the chest.
Why This Matters
This study adds important evidence to our understanding of how radiofrequency radiation affects cardiovascular health, particularly in vulnerable populations. The finding that men with ischemic heart disease showed measurable changes in heart rhythm within 40 seconds of phone exposure is concerning, especially since these patients already face elevated cardiac risks. What makes this research particularly relevant is that it demonstrates effects at typical phone usage distances and durations. The gender difference observed here aligns with other EMF research showing varied biological responses between men and women. For anyone with existing heart conditions, this research suggests that minimizing close-contact phone use may be a prudent precaution worth discussing with healthcare providers.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. Duration: 40 Sec
Study Details
This study aimed to investigate the effect of radiofrequency of mobile phone on the electrocardiographic parameters in patients with history of ischemic heart disease, taking into consideration the gender factor.
A total number of 356 participants (129 males and 227 females) were admitted in this study. They wer...
Prolongation of QTc interval was significantly observed in male gender of Groups I and III (P < 0.00...
The radiofrequency of cell phone prolongs the QT interval in human beings and it interferes with voltage criteria of ECG records in male patients with myocardial ischemia.
Show BibTeX
@article{a_2012_electromagnetic_energy_radiated_from_1825,
author = {Alhusseiny A and Al-Nimer M and Majeed A.},
title = {Electromagnetic energy radiated from mobile phone alters electrocardiographic records of patients with ischemic heart disease.},
year = {2012},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23440607/},
}