2007-03-03 21:41:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Yes, magnet bracelets are safe for use after heart bypass surgery provided you don't have a pacemaker or a defibrillator. The magnets in therapeutic bracelets are actually quite strong and can interfere with proper function of your pacemaker or defibrillator if it gets too close.
2007-03-04 14:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Just the Facts, Ma'am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most magnet bracelets are weak enough to not really matter, but the only person whose answer you really should trust after surgery this serious is your surgeon or cardiologist.
It might be possible for therapeutic magnets to interfere with an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator. However, they won't pull out any staples used to close your incision.
Be safe and ask your doctors.
2007-03-04 05:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing safe or unsafe about wearing it. It will not affect the heart in any way.
If anything it may be psychologically helpful though ,at times, it may give somebody a false sense of security.
Best wishes.
2007-03-05 07:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt if you will be given the option. Usually the only jewelry allowed is a wedding ring and that has tape put over it.
2007-03-08 05:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be okay.
but becareful about its use if you have a pacemaker. some pacemakers are designed to act differently when a magnet is placed near.
2007-03-04 13:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by Nirmala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a triple and i would have no hesitation to wear one it can have no connection with your surgery how long ago? mine was 5 years since but i wouldnt worry its for arthritis i take it so go on and wear it at least it eases the pain
2007-03-04 11:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend that you check with your dr to be on the safe side.
2007-03-04 05:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋