Question 1

can invisible fences interfere with pacemakers?

Accepted Answer

No: It is very unlikely that an invisible fence would interfere with a pacemaker.  Normally, and this is generally true of the pacemakers that have been implanted over the past 10 years or so, not much on the outside of the body can affect their function with the exception of large magnetic fields (like that of an mri).  Even then, the interference is not permanent and not significantly detrimental.

Question 2

could you tell me is it safe if my husband has a pacemaker defibrillator can he get close to invisible fencing?

Accepted Answer

Invisible fencing: I have seen no literature on this type of device interfering with pacer/icd function. I doubt it would be a problem but it shouldn't be a problem staying away from the proximity to such devices to be safe.

Question 3

what could interfere with pacemakers?

Accepted Answer

Electrical noise: Electrical noise such as an old leaky microwave oven while it's on if the person is standing very close to it.

Question 4

my grandfather is in his 80's and he will be having the battery on his pacemaker replaced. are their any major risks involved?

Accepted Answer

Not high risk : Generator exchange is not a high risk procedure. It is usually done with sedation and local anesthesia. Risks are mostly local e.g. Bleeding or infection.

Question 5

are there any common household appliances that interfere with pacemakers?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pts with older pacemakers, which may not be as well shielded as modern ones, may be susceptible to interference from older or poorly functioning microwave ovens. Newer pacemakers and microwave ovens are more heavily shielded. Likewise, wifi setups in the home may interfere with older pacemakers, but generally are well shielded to prevent problems. Ask your doc if still uncertain.

Question 6

what is benefit of interferon?

Accepted Answer

See below: Interferon-beta1a, when used in the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS has been show to reduce the annualized relapse frequency, reduce disease progression and improve quality of life.

Question 7

what is interferon used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Interferon(s): Are used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat different diseases. Multiple sclerosis and hepatitis C are examples of such diseases

Question 8

what to avoid while using interferon?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: Clearly any thing that would cause furtehr damage to theliver-alcohol being the prime thing.  Nausea and vomiting are side effects so should limit any food that cuses this in you.

Question 9

are interferon and peg-interferon different?

Accepted Answer

PEG interferone: Peg (pegylated) interferon is a long acting interferon, used to treat hepatitis b and c. Interferons are proteins released in the body in response to viral infections. Interferons are important for fighting viruses in the body, for regulating reproduction of cells, and for regulating the immune system.

Question 10

what are pacemakers?

Accepted Answer

Speed up heart: If your heart is beating too slow, a pacemaker sends a small electric shock to the heart making it beat faster. There is a batery and some electronic circuits which tell the pacemaker when your heart beats too slow.

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