Jacuzzi use with stents?

[Kazzie68]

Hi, can anyone tell me if it’s safe to use a jacuzzi with stents? I seem to recall reading somewhere that the bubbles and heat are not good for people with heart conditions. I had a heart attack two years ago resulting in one stent and the usual meds package and had a further two stents six months ago. I went to a spa recently and was advised against using the hydro pool and steam rooms and sauna. Thanks in advance x

[Lezzers]

I would ask your medical team as it may depend on your BP, HR etc. My husband has heart failure & he's not supposed to use them.

[Kazzie68 in reply to Lezzers]

Thanks x

[Speakeazi]

Also problems with bugs in Jakuzzi water. Worth having a look at

[Lezzers in reply to Speakeazi]

Bugs?

[Speakeazi in reply to Lezzers]

The heat maybe a problem but also how clean the water is. This is an article explaining from Dr Mark Porter in The Times July 9 2019.

thetimes.co.uk/article/bewa...

[Mike424u]

I have 7 stents, I use our hot tub 3 or 4 times a week with no problems, I asked my sugeon and doctor and they could not find any reason to not use it, it does not cause me any problems. Same with swimming no issues. And im going for a medical to return to Scuba Diving.

[Kazzie68 in reply to Mike424u]

Thanks x

[NathanBlau in reply to Mike424u]

Good luck with the medical - I went down that route and returned to diving about 10 months after HA and stents. Although I 'passed' they advised not to dive in 'cold' water but did not indicate any specific temperature. My wife interpreted this in such a way that my holidays are now limited to warm exotic locations!

[Mike424u in reply to NathanBlau]

What did you have to do at the medical, Tread mill and ECG ?? how long for

[NathanBlau in reply to Mike424u]

Yes treadmill and ecg to ensure that there are no unwelcome reactions to the effort. The process is based on the Bruce test where the treadmill is set at increasingly steep angle and speed every 3 minutes. You can lookup the process and more or less emulate it on a treadmill in a gym.

I did about 12 minutes 30 seconds but I struggled mostly with my knees (played rugby too long). I think that they would expect you to do around 10 minutes + depending on you age so that you can demonstrate an ability to manage reasonable range of challenges underwater for an appropriate period of time.

Do message me when you have done it and let me know how you got on - good luck.

[Pitt12345]

Consultant told my husband it was okay but turn bubbles off for ten mins before getting out.

[Kazzie68 in reply to Pitt12345]

Thanks x

[Berniel69]

I have been taking steam and sauna baths regularly since I was 15 years old, I am now 70. In 2018 I underwent a quadruple heart bypass due to CAD. At a follow-up meeting with my surgeon approx. 8 weeks post op., I asked him if it was OK to continue. He advised me to try it, but take it easy. He said if you suffer no ill effects, eg. dizzieness or light headedness, then it was OK to continue. I am now 14 months since operation and enjoy sauna and steam sessions almost daily with no ill effects at all.

[Kazzie68 in reply to Berniel69]

Thanks x

[45sue]

I was advised (after a HA) by cardio nurse not to use a hot tub or sauna because they lower blood pressure & could cause fainting but, turning a blind eye, she said keep well hydrated & not stay in too long. I took her advice & managed hot tub (& thermal pool on holiday) with no ill effects but have avoided the sauna. I have reacted more in cold swimming pools but either way , marked hot or cold temperatures tend not to be good for us.

[Kazzie68 in reply to 45sue]

Thanks x

[Lebee1]

My HF nurse advised me not to go in one but if I really wanted to no more than 10 mins and if feeling faint to get out asap.

[Kazzie68 in reply to Lebee1]

Thanks x

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

A definite no is for 6 - 12 weeks post OHS because the breastbone is healing and you could strain it getting in/out. An unstable breastbone is a serious complication!

[Kazzie68 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks x

[jon2018]

well i have hot baths,ok no bubbles but its close to a Jacuzzi,and never had a problem. unless this is the future where i did have a problem and died meaning this is heaven.if it is it sucks lol

[Lezzers in reply to jon2018]

Hmmm, should have had the bubbles when you had the chance, this is the future & it's now too late!!

[Kazzie68 in reply to jon2018]

Thanks x

[Kazzie68 in reply to jon2018]

Thanks x