HRM interference

I had a Biotronik Eluna 8 DR-T ProMRI PM inserted 6 weeks ago.
My HR watch no longer works. It uses the electrical circuit most HR watches use.

I have read all the current posts regarding successful replacement watches, but they are reported by wearers of other manufactures PM's

Does anyone have the same make and model PM that I have and what have you found that works?

3 Comments

Fitbit

by golden_snitch - 2016-05-31 04:05:02

Fitbit has been proven to be highly inaccurate with regards to heart rate monitoring during moderate to high intensity exercise, and there is actually a lawsuit going on now:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160519006571/en/LCHB%C2%A0Comprehensive-Testing-Confirms-Fitbit%E2%80%99s-PurePulse%E2%84%A2-Heart-Rate

If you google fitbit + lawsuit you'll find many articles about this.

HR monitor

by golden_snitch - 2016-05-31 05:05:35

I have a Biotronik Evia and use a Polar heart rate monitor without any problems at all. Once tried a Garmin monitor and that one didn't show accurate heart rates, but Polar is fine for me. And Polar has actually has worked with all three pacemakers that I have already had: Medtronic, Sorin and now Biotronik.

Fitbit & Mio Alpha

by marineboy - 2016-05-31 10:05:12

I have a Biotronik, but the Inventor model (CRT-D)
I have had a Fitbit HR and now have a Fitbit surge (larger readout and constant heart monitor on the face)
No problem with either, both work well.
Have also tried Mio Alpha, good readout and results but was a little wary of the larger magnets on the reverse of the monitor, and was told by the manufacturer and rehab physio to keep it at least 6 inches away from the implant.

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