Some Magnetic Devices May Cause Pacemaker Problems

A pacemaker is a small rooted device that helps steady an irregular heartbeat.

The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says, people with a pacemaker should avoid close and extended exposure to devices with strong magnetic fields.

These devices have the possible to interfere with a pacemaker's operation. The Below Examples are:

• MP3 music players and cellular phones.
• Home appliances, such as a microwave oven.
• High-tension electrical wires.
• Electrical generators or metal detectors.