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EMF from Music Speakers

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My electrocardiologist explained to me yesterday what happens when I come within an erea of a stronger  EMF  such as in speakers or large subwoofers which have many large magnets. I was told not just speakers/subwoofers but I may feel it when I am on my riding lawnmower or using my brush-cutter.... I guess it switches my pacemaker to a 100% full time control of pacing my heart and that could be anywhere between 85 beats to 140 beat...

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About to turn 18

Hello, I turn 18 next year and i've had a pacemaker implanted almost 8 years ago and now i begin my adult life.

I've begun training for long time, gym, running, high intensity, mma too. I haven't had a single problem since but something has come up.

I want to begin working in workshops and was wondering do pacemaker in todays time struggle with working with welding tools??

I've done welding in year 8 to 10 with spot welders and tig and mig and haven't had...

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Apixaban

Any reactions between Apixaban (Eliquis) blood thinner and pacemaker and or leads?

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Pacemaker interference

Would like to know if earbuds or wireless head phones are safe to use if you have a pacemaker?

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PM and Accupunture with micro currents

Hi,

I had my PM surgery 4 years ago and things are fine overall. Recently I developed pain in my fore arm and wrist area and tried different options.Now I am trying Accupunture.My doctor wants to use micro currents to stimuate the needles and says its most effective and he knows that I have a PM implanted. I asked my Cardiologist and he says they can interfere with PM and advises against any electrical stimulation. When I told my Accupuncturist about this he said he treated many patient...

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Electric heated clothing

I'd like to buy my father a heated scarf and/or vest, is it ok or is it intefering with normal operation?
Is there another way to heat up the air prior to inhaling? He also has lung problems, cold air is his nemesis #1.

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remote control

my new hearing aids come with a remote control  will the use of this affect my pacemaker

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Dolphins, dolphins, dolphins

I know through the years I've read posts about dolphins not doing well with ICDs, but since I am now 10 years older than when I first joined the group, I've forgotten what the info was.  I am traveling to Dominican Republic soon and wanted to have the opportunity of swimming with dolphins, but heard they are "offended" by pacemakers and ICDs; that it interferes with their high-pitched clicking.  Anyone have this experience?  

Thanks from a very grat...

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Headphones

Can gaming headphones or normal headphone like the earbud one interfere with my pacemaker like is it the wires or the speaker?and is it bad that wires sit on top of my pacemaker?

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electric cautery

hi all.    anyone have surgery using electric cautery with a defibrillator?  sadly i have a malignant melanoma and surgeon will be using cauterization. talk of grounding, magnets,  patches etc.   doesnt sound easy....  thanks!

 

 

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Pacemaker & Wireless wifi interference

Have pacemaker 7 yrs, AV node ablation 5 yrs. Bought smart tv. Few days later had AF but mainly ecoptic, this happened every few days then next giddy, loss balance. Went to Doc who sent to hospital for tests. No information provided to me nor report to Doc. Then I see that this device (smart tv) should not be used with pacemaker. Of course by this I was blaming wireless/wifi and possibly incorrect installation. Returned TV. I keep my wireless switched off. I installed previous TV which is fre...

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Electric Razor Cordless/Rechargeable

The documents that came with my Boston Scientific Pacemaker says to use and electric razor 6 inches away from PM.  This is not possible due to the location of the PM.  Do Cordless elecric razors emit EMI ??  Thanks for you help,

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Palpitations

I have had my dual lead pacemaker for two and a half years, for sick sinus syndrome and bradychardia. I have not had any real problems, apart from soreness at site when I became very hot during the summer. However, for the past three weks or so, I have been having severe palpitations whenever I use my laptop; it is the same one I have had for several years, so I have no idea why. If anybody has any thoughts on this, I'd be grateful!

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Protection from electromagnetic interference

I recently received an ICD and now am having difficulty returning to work for fear of electromagnetic interference.  It baffles me how Boston Scientific and my EP can’t point me in the right direction to get back to work.  My work requires me to be in areas that may or may not have EMI but to be on the safe side they suggest I use some sort of PPE to protect me.  I’m sure there are others who have had similar situations.  So I’m here to see if there&rsquo...

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Interference from lawn mower

Recent recipient (9-17-18) of a Medtronic Quad CRT-D.  Strange experience which maybe can be explained by someone with more "mileage" on their ICD than I.

CRT placement recommended as a result of A-Flutter which was converted in January.  As a precaution the CRT was implanted.

A day or two before the surgery, I mowed our lawn ~ 1.5 acres with a Zero Turn, gasoline powered (B&S 22HP twin cylinder) and had absolutely nothing in the way of any discomfort, exer...

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Beats wireless earbuds

Do beats wireless earbuds that wrap around the neck interfear with a pace makers ability to function?

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AV Node Ablation

Hi everyone, I haven't posted in a while.  I finally had to get an AV Node ablation and am now pretty much dependent on my pace maker.  I was wondering if one of those Fitbit type exercise montering devices would interfere with my heart pacemaker? Hope everyone's is doing well.

thanks, Sharon

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MRI SCAN

How do you find out if you can have an MRI scan when you have an ICD-my husband device is 3 years old and is St Jude Quadra Assura-any relevant information appreciated  

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New Car with keyless entry, push button start

I was most curious about this as we have just purchased a new car for our retirement!  I was thinking maybe it wasn't such a good idea because it may interfere with my PM!   However after doing some research this is what I found. :) I have a St. Jude PM

EFFECTS OF HYBRID/ELECTRIC CARS AND KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS ON IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC RHYTHM DEVICES

BACKGROUND

The following information discusses the use of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) or electric veh...

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Broadband wifi kit

I have been looking for the Broadband kit that I need to hook up to my Merlin@ Home Transmitter. I have called the company that St. Jude or Abbott suggested I call to get one but they don't have any. If someone knows where else you can get them please drop me a message.

Thanks

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