As it so happens, appliances and pacemakers are often at odds. From microwave ovens to television sets, there are countless household and commercial items that have been rumored to pose a risk for people who have pacemakers.
In reality, the American Heart Association (AHA) maintains that the majority of modern pacemakers are developed with built-in features to protect them against most types of interference by electrical devices used on a day-to-day basis.
Having a pacemaker implanted means that you will face certain lifestyle changes, including avoiding close or prolonged exposure to a number of electrical devices and devices that have strong magnetic fields, which can interfere with your pacemaker. You should familiarize yourself with the devices that put you at the most risk, and educate your friends and household members about the devices that you should avoid. Among these devices:
Cell Phones
Newer cell phones may pose a risk of interference to those who have a pacemaker. Some experts advise that you should avoid putting your cell phone in the shirt pocket over your device. It is also advised that you hold your phone up to the ear that’s on the opposite side from where your pacemaker was implanted to increase the device’s distance and minimize your chance of interference.