Pacemaker and computer interaction

As a graphic designer I spend a lot of time in front of my computers. I have a diagnosis of sinus node disfunction. I received a dual chamber pacemaker  in September '15, flutter ablation Oct. 15 and PVI in June '16. Lately I have been aware of different sensations/rythym issues after a period of time at the computer. I have stayed away from the computers the past several days and have had no incidents of skipped beats. I know that there is supposedly no link between computers and pacemakers but I am wondering if anyone else has had a similer experience.

 

Mary Anne

2 Comments

no link

by Tracey_E - 2016-09-29 22:53:23

Do you have a particularly powerful battery back up? Nothing in the home should have any effect on a pacer. It would have to have a magnet 1) large enough to cause it to switch to test mode and 2) be close enough to have an impact, generally less than 6". Note day/time and ask at your next check, but I'd be willing to be it's something else. 

Ibterference

by Cabg Patch - 2016-09-30 19:23:43

Each time we hear of interference between a computer and a PM it proves unfounded. Modern PM and puters are extremely well prtected from emitting or receiving interference. 

Personally with recent news reports I'd be more inclined to suspect Russian hackers...

You know you're wired when...

You make store alarms beep.

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