Advice on post heart attack chain saw use

[11223]

Hi, my 44 year old husband had a heart attack a year ago and an emergency stent fitted. He is planning on using the chainsaw this weekend and I just wondered if this is advisable or not?

Many thanks.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Is he allowed to drive? If so he is safe to use a chain saw!

[sandybrown]

Call 111 and ask the question? there is vibration on any machine!

Why not get some one else to do the work?

[11223 in reply to sandybrown]

There are only the two of us and I wouldn’t like to use it. I got through to a cardiac nurse and she said it was ok. Thanks for the response 👍

[james223]

Hi,

I had two heart attacks in March and have used a chain saw a few times since. No problem just stop if he feels weary or in pain.

[Marco2764]

If knows how to use one, why not? If he is enjoying himself doing something useful and above all feeling back to normal as much as he can do, crack on!

[CharlesL]

One of my few life resolutions is never to use a chain saw.

I have a large garden but even so. I wouldn't recommend a healthy person use one.

Pay a gardener to do the work

Take care

C

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to CharlesL]

They are safe but you need eye protection, ear protection and reinforced gloves as a minimum

Kevlar trousers are also a good idea.