I had no idea these things caused so many problems in your life. Basically, you can’t safely leave the house?
Heart Pacemaker Manufacturer Warns Users To Keep Distance from EV Charging Stations
Daily Fetched | September 23, 2022 | Jason Walsh
As Electric vehicle (EV) mandates are currently being considered in at least 17 states, there is a growing list of issues associated with them, like having a pacemaker fitted.
Americans who use a pacemaker are particularly at risk when using charging stations.
The Leading manufacturer of heart pacemakers (Medtronic) has recommended that its users distance themselves at least 12 inches from electric vehicle charging stations, according to The Environmental Health Trust.
Medtronic also warns its users to stay away from electric fences, electric pet containment fences, and transformer boxes.
For Implantable Cardiac Devices
Most household and hobby items are unlikely to affect your heart device when the items are in good working condition, used as intended, and the recommended distances are maintained.
For items that transmit power through an antenna, it is recommended that you follow the noted distances between the antenna and your implanted heart device.
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Special Considerations — Maintain at least the recommended distance between the item and your heart device:
12-Inch Distance:
Car/Motorcycle – from components of ignition system
Electric Fence
Electric Pet Containment Fence – from buried wire and indoor antenna
Transformer Box (green box in yard)
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2-Foot Distance:
Beachcomber Metal Detector – from search head
Induction Cooktop Stove
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Maintain at least a 6-inch distance between the item and your heart device:
Electric Grocery Cart/Golf Cart – from motor
Electric Kitchen Appliances – hand-held (electric mixer or knife)
Electric Shaver – corded
Electric Toothbrush Charging Base
Exercise Bike – from magnet in wheel
Hair Dryer – hand-held
Hand-held Back Massager
Magnetic Therapy Products
Radio-Controlled Items – from antenna
Sewing Machine/Serger – from motor
Small Magnet (household magnet)
Speakers
Tattoo Machine
Treadmill – from motor
Ultrasonic Pest Controller
Vacuum Cleaner – from motor
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Not Recommended:
Ab Stimulator
Electronic Body Fat Scale
Magnetic Mattress Pad/Pillow [well, duh]