Is it safe for a person with a pacemaker to use a spa/jacuzzi bathtub?

Answer 1

Mandy,

Yes, it is perfectly safe.

If the question is for yourself, then welcome to the club. I just got one myself and of course, was concerned about the same kind of question. Here's a link to the manufacturer of mine:

http://www.guidant.com/patient/living/

which details what you can and can't be around with a pacemaker.

I don't know about you, but I am far too young to have one of these things. My sinus node apparently just didn't agree with me. For a couple of years I thought that I was simply having vasovagal events, but my cardiologist caught one of my "events" on a Holter monitor and told me that I wasn't just passing out, I was...dying, 30 seconds at a time.

Oh.

So here I am, with a new starter, just like one of my cars. I feel great and can't wait to get back to running again. I was training for a half marathon and a marathon when I was interrupted, but as soon as he gives me the ok I'm back to running again.

I'll have to switch from arc welding to gas welding, and MRIs are out now, but hot tubs and jacuzzis are ok.

You'll find that it won't change your life very much, unless you really, really like jackhammers.

Physical damage is a much greater concern than electromagnetic fields, because you could damage the thin little leads to your heart. But if you don't play rugby, you should be fine.

Oh, yes--microwave ovens are perfectly safe, too, as are cell phones (as long as you use the phone on the other side of your head). I use them all the time.

Good health and good luck.

Answer 2

Yes.longest u are not exposed to a microwave,not using cell phones a real often,etc

Answer 3

Yes if you want to see St Peter sooner!