About pacemaker,

[vanaparthy]

Hello All,

can anyone please tell me or infact guide me what are the necessary precautions to be taken by a person with permanent pacemaker machine.

please can anyone give me the price range of a common pacemaker machine ?

Regards
Sandeep

[Dr Santos]

Hi Sandeep,

A pacemaker is an electronic device used to treat patients who have symptoms caused by abnormally slow heartbeats. The purpose of the pacemaker is to maintain heartbeats so that adequate oxygen and nutrients are delivered through the blood to the organs of the body.

Modern pacemakers are well protected from most household electrical appliances in good condition such as radios, televisions, stereos, microwave ovens, electrical blankets, computers, and other modern gadgets. Magnetic resonance imaging can interfere with pacemakers and should be avoided. Digital cellular phones can also interfere with pacemakers. The phone should be held on the ear opposite from the side of the pacemaker and not to place the phone in the pocket near the chest.

Aside from those mentioned, theft detector gates, metal detector gates at airports and hand held security wands, heavy-duty electrical powered equipment such as arc welders,  running car engine, and certain electrically powered surgical tools can also cause disturbances with pacemakers. Patients should get a permission from their doctors prior to driving a car or operating equipment which may fall into the above category.

It is highly recommended for patients with pacemaker to have regular follow-up appointments for monitoring. Price range depends on what kind of pacemaker  and where you are located. Take care and regards.

[Momto3]

Sandeep,

Do you have a pacemaker?  

You can probably look up the brand of the unit on the computer and download information as to its use and care as well as any precautions.