![]() ![]() The rule of thumb that the maximum heart rate should be 220 minus age may be a widely used approximation, but is considered out of date by some. Regarding your concern about your measured heart rate, I agree with your doctor. ![]() While you give me no information regarding the rest of your cardiovascular risk profile and the frequency of your workouts, that description alone provides me with some reassurance that you are on the right track. What is your opinion? Am I taking risks?Īnswer: I'm inspired by a 57-year-old who trains on the treadmill to a heart rate of 160. My doctor says I am in good shape and that I should just ignore the numbers. I feel fine, and could keep going, but I am concerned about the numbers. When running, my heart rate goes up to 160, as my maximum heart rate (MAX HR) is supposed to be 163 (calculated as follows: 220 minus my age). Question: I am 57 years old, and I train on a treadmill. These matters should be discussed with the cardiac electrophysiologist who implanted the device, who is aware of your brother’s specific clinical circumstances. This information can be used to develop a strategy for safe operation with an implantable device. ![]() There are commercial services equipped to survey workplace environments for EMI fields that might interfere with implantable medical devices such as pacemakers and ICDs. It is not impossible for a patient with an ICD to continue to weld, if appropriate precautions are taken. Generally, one must be a minimum of 10 feet from the generator to avoid the EMI field, which may require a long tether - the longer the better. Proximity to this electrical field could trigger unnecessary shocks from the ICD. This field has a signal content that mimics a serious heart rhythm disorder known as ventricular fibrillation. Exactly what is the reason for this? Couldn't he wear some sort of protective clothing and continue to do this job?Īnswer: Although gas welding does not pose a danger to someone with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker, electric welding does - because the generator creates an electromagnetic interference (EMI) field. He is a welder, and they said he could never weld again. (It is only pumping 25 percent, instead of 60–65.) They do not know what caused his condition, but they implanted a defibrillator/pacemaker. He was diagnosed with an enlarged heart, and the doctors said it does not pump hard enough. A defibrillator was used to restart his heart, and he was then flown to the hospital. Question: My 36-year-old brother’s heart stopped while he was at work last week. ![]()
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