Induction hob use with Pacemaker

[Bessieboo123]

Newbie here, hi

Recently (6weeks ago) had a pacemaker fitted. Does anyone with same use an induction hob, and if so any problems

[beardy_chris]

No problems. I was told not to lie down on top of it but otherwise, it wouldn't be a problem. I try to cook at arm's length but never a twinge.

[Alison_L in reply to beardy_chris]

LOL Were you in the habit of lying on your cooker before you got the PM?

[Hidden in reply to Alison_L]

😂

[Rowan666]

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

Didn't you have a leaflet when you had it fitted?

I have an ICD but my cooker is bog standard gas.

[Hidden]

I have an ICD fitted also cook on Induction at arm’s length, no twinges here either.

[MDR1]

I have an ICD and was advised not to use induction hobs so had to have an electric one.

[Bessieboo123 in reply to MDR1]

Was advised to be two rulers length away (24”) which seems to me having to cook/stir things on hob at full arms length. Not really ideal as love cooking. Considering changing my hob, which is a pity as only been installed 18 months.

[MDR1 in reply to Bessieboo123]

Yes the clinician monitoring the ICD said the same but the doctor who fitted it said not to use, which makes sense considering the magnets in induction hobs. Anyway people have to make their own judgement.

[Icenae]

I dont go near my daughters induction hob if i can help it. Good excuse not to cook 😊 but when I have been briefly near it no ill effects felt.

[MDR1 in reply to Icenae]

There no evidence to show that they would cause a twinge or any ill effects but the EMF generated by them does interfere with the settings of the ICD

[Hidden]

Once again conflicting advice, can be concerning

[EMBoy]

Is your pacemaker MRI compatible? If so, it is highly unlikely that an induction hob would affect it. I work with electron microscopes that have large electromagnets as lenses, but have never had a problem. If my pacemaker is affected by a magnetic field, it will switch to "safe" mode and pace me at 85bpm. so I don't worry too much. Most modern pacemakers are fairly resistant to magnetic fields, but if you are really worried, you could try contacting your PM manufacturer. Manuals for most models are available on line.Best wishes, and don't worry too much.

[Gowers in reply to EMBoy]

Interesting information thanks. I think I will have a pacemaker instead of going for a 4th ablation.

[Dollcollector]

The information l received was to stay 2 feet away from my induction hob which makes it too difficult to cooking it. I don't really want to change it as l love it and find it is the quickest, most economical and cleanest hob. The only other thing l was told not to do was linger in shop doorways🤣 There isn't anything else that has strong enough magnets to upset your pacemaker settings. Just keep your smart phone 6 inches away.

[Bessieboo123]

Thank you all for your thoughts on this matter. I have taken the decision to change my hob to be on the safe side.

[Hidden in reply to Bessieboo123]

Probably the best idea. When I had my ICD implanted, I remember the surgeon telling the lady in the next bed that if she could, she should change her hob as it could cause problems with the ICD, and my user's manual says keep 2 ft away from it, which would make it awkward when cooking, I think.