A pacemaker is a small implanted device that helps stabilize an irregular heartbeat.
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says people with a pacemaker should avoid close and prolonged exposure to devices with strong magnetic fields. These devices have the potential to interfere with a pacemaker's operation. Examples include:
- MP3 music players and cellular phones.
- Home appliances, such as a microwave oven.
- High-tension electrical wires.
- Electrical generators or metal detectors.
- Industrial welding machines.
While today's pacemakers are built to withstand the daily grind of modern life, they still require care.
The American Heart Association offers these suggestions:
- Don't apply pressure over the part of the chest where the pacemaker is implanted.
- Women can place a small pad over the implant to protect it from the bra strap.
- Don't be afraid to shower or take a bath. The pacemaker is protected from exposure to water.
- Once your doctor approves, it's ok to continue sexual activity.
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