Preinvestigation and postinvestigation recommendations for patients with implantable devices undergoing VCE
| Preprocedure | Postprocedure | |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemakers | Check pacemaker. Pacing dependent patients: programme to asynchronous mode. | Check pacemaker. Reprogramme to synchronous mode if necessary. |
| ICDs | Disable device delivered therapies. Keep patient under observation during passage of VCE. | Check device function. Reprogramme to enable therapies. |
ICD, implantable cardioverter defibrillator; VCE, video capsule endoscopy.