Patient Risk

Heart

As a new heart rhythm device user you’re hardly alone:

Since the early 1990’s, more than 3 million patients have benefited from:

  • Primary pacemakers
  • ICDs (Implantable Cardiovascular Defibrillators)
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy

Your physicians have encouraged you to return to your normal activities. You’ll need to be careful, though, to avoid electromagnetic interference with your heart device. Most things you handle every day will not cause a problem, but there are some common items that can temporarily interfere with the intended operation of your implanted device.

In the workplace:

Electromagnetic interference with your heart device may be caused by:
  • Large AC motors
  • Small DC motors
  • Arc welding equipment
  • Engine alternators
  • High-voltage overhead power lines
  • Radio transmission towers
  • Electric power tools
  • Portable two-way radios

Worker health and safety laws require your employer to avoid the risk of electromagnetic interference with your heart device. As an Employee/Patient, you may request an Electromagnetic Field Interference Assessment (EMI) (also called a site survey) of your workplace.

An EMF Testing USA Consultant can conduct a site survey of your entire work facility or even a single piece of equipment. Click here to contact us.

In the home:

Electromagnetic interference with your heart device may be caused by:
  • Yard care appliances
    • Chainsaws
    • Drills
    • Hedge clippers
    • Lawnmowers
    • Leaf blowers
    • Snow blowers
  • Home and car repair tools
    • Electric screwdrivers
    • Jig saws
    • Soldering guns
    • Running motors
    • Alternators
    • Magnets
  • Home appliances
    • Battery-powered
    • Cordless appliances
    • Portable space heaters
    • Washing machines
    • Vacuum cleaners
  • Overhead power lines and TV / radio broadcast towers near your home. An EMF Testing USA Consultant can conduct a thorough survey of your home to reduce the risk of electromagnetic interference. Learn more.

EMF Testing USA helps you achieve a healthy and safe environment at home and at work with your new heart device. EMI measurement is necessary in order to locate any problem areas in your environment and to provide you with recommendations to keep you healthy and safe.