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Interference from kitchen stove

I have just received an ICD implant and the only concern that I have, so far, is the warning about keeping the ICD at least 24 inches away from a ceramic top stove when a cooking element is turned on. This means no more cooking for me - which would be quite a disappointment. Can anyone comment on their experiences with ICD and ceramic top stoves ? Is the make/model of stove relevant ?
Thanks,
Dave

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Interesting experience

This afternoon I stopped by the local hospital records dept to pick up the results of a routine blood screening. While I was waiting in the familiar office I noticed that the entire wall where I was standing is a main electrical panel for the hospital wing. Being the electronic type I am I took a close look at some of the main circuit breakers. Nothing big...only 400Amp 3 phase or so!

I was about to mention it to the clerk and ask if they had any problem with pacemakers near it, but d...

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enar treatment

Hi everyone,
Have been really knocked with severe sciatica. I've been using a small tens on my lower back with no problem. Does anyone know about Enar treatment? Similar but supposedly better than Tens. Desperate to avoid back surgery.
Lizzie


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Boat Motor

Thanks for the input on the transformers. I’m still trying to learn what will bother me and what won’t. What about my fishing boat motor? I’m talking about a small fishing boat where you sit right next to the motor. I was wondering if this would be a concern more so because it has a magneto in the motor as opposed to a coil/distributor.

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Electrical Transformers

I have been out of work since I recieved my pacemaker in February. Hoping to get back soon, but I am concerned with electrical transformers that we have in back corridors and in the numerous stores at the mall I work at. I sometimes am required to work next to them getting meter reads, resetting breakers etc. any idea if these will cause me problems. I know I can't go into the electrical substations with the big transformers, but what about these? I am pretty much totally dependent on my pm,...

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IT Guy, Wifi, Wireless Router, Multiple Servers

Hi, please help!!!

My father just had v tach along with bradyarythmia (slow heart beat). All of 3 doctors including a lung doctor have all advised him to put in a pacemaker but he's not sure.

What really concerns him is that hes an IT guy in his 50s, the place where he works has multiple servers, computers, wifi, wireless routers, and other things that I guess emit EM. I've read a bunch of stories where people's pacemakers have gone on the fritz and cause faster heart bea...

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ICD and EMI

Hello there!

I hope this site provides me as much help as everyone else I've seen threads regarding. Its great to see such a valuable resource for people in need.

I'm 32 years old, and had an ICD implanted last August.

I've returned to work, but in a very limited environment as the hygene workers are concerned about consequenses of me moving around our jobsite.

I work at an Oilsands site in Northern Alberta. I am an IS Analyst, so for me to be physic...

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pacemaker affecting cell phone

I see many comments on phones affecting paces but none the otherway around....I have an Android smart phone and. It seems to trigger the phone to do strange things....making and receiving calls that weren't placed randomly mostly in the evening when I suspect the pacer may be working harder..has anyone had a similar experience. I've done everything to correct it....new phones, sin cards, new numbers etc..

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Spectrophotometer

Hi All,
Had my Solin PM fitted Dec 2010, Happy 40th Birthday!! A few teething problems and a humiliating trip to the airport and everything is ok now :0)
I am studying biomedical science at Uni and we are in the LAB tomorrow using spectrophotometers. I am reading my notes now to try and understand out what this piece off equipment does but the red light that keeps flashing is "electromagnetic". I have an email in to my cardic doc and also the lecturer but thought I'd ask if there is a...

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router ,big screen tv, and theme parks.

hello can all of those cause problems? when a theme park says dont get on it if you have heart problems do they mean pacemaker or what? also how far does a router has to be .also what about signals from wireless devices are they safe ..quote i cut my own hair and the machine vibrates and no problem for me

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Is Lightning dangerous for a Pacemaker

HI...I was told by a person I know that If I am outside during a storm I have a very high chance of getting struck by lightning then anyone else because I have a Pacemaker...I really want to know if this is true....

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PM & Pain Pump?

Hi. Have a Medtronic MRI compatible PM and it has been suggested that I consider a Medtronic interthecal pain pump for the same disease that also caused my heart block. Does anyone have knowledge of possible cross-talk between the two devices? From what I've read Medtronic has a patchy history with regard to recall, etc., of these devices so I'm wondering how much to believe about their assurances about no cross-talk. Thanks for any feedback.

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telefono cordless

vi è mai capitato di sentire un accellerazione del battito cardiaco quando usate il telefono cordless......fatemi sapere.......ciao

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Gas Powered Generator

Moved to a state that may have power outages. I had my PM installed over two years ago, and to used my generator once; but now my wife is concerned that the generator will interfere with the PM. It is a bit small (5000), and I informed her that it would be alright for me to start and run that thing. I have done some research and cannot find anything that indicates the generator would interfere with my PM. Has anyone out there been exposed to an electrical generator?

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Jet Engines

On a recent flight I was seated immediately adjacent to a rear mounted jet engine. My shoulder (with pacemaker) was about 2 feet from the engine cowling. Could the EMF at this distance over several hours pose a risk? My internet reasearch has not yielded any information on point. Thanks for your help.

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dub

Several months ago i recieved a StJude pacemaker and have had some discomfort using my arc welder.I am a rancher and need to do some some small mending jobs with my welder.Does anyone know if there is some type of metalic fiber that could be made into a vest to protect me from a electromagnetic field caused by my arc welder?

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Car Air Bag Question (Electronic)

The light came on saying "Service Air Bag" and when the garage did a check their explanation in part reads: "Stored hist. clear codes as per #08-09-41-007D. Most likely due to a electronic device placed on the pass front seat." I am the only driver of the vehicle and I have a St. Jude PM. Nothing that I can think of has been placed on the front seat. Does anyone know if a Pacemaker could be the culprit? Curiouser and curiouser. Thanks for any input.......

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Induction hobs

Thank you all for an excellent website and I follow it almost daily- the answers offer a great deal of comfort especially as they highlight problems that someone without any prior knowledge might think is normal.
I am considering an induction hob to replace our existing gas/electric hob. The hob manufacturers warn against using induction as a method of cooking when a pacemaker has been fitted.
Has anyone any experience or advice please?
I have a St Jude Zephyr XL DR fitted.

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Airport security

What is the recommendation on going through airport security? On my PM card it states that I can't even have a hand wand go over my body. So, what happens then? Pat search? What if they refuse to let me go through?

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ultra sound treatment devices

I have a Versa DR pacemaker in my left chest area. would the use of the ultra sound device have any harm or interference on the pacemaker. the ultra sound would be used on the right budick

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