When talking about health trends, it’s impossible not to mention Wearable devices to complete the set
But did you know these devices also have precautions?
Innovations like Smartphones, Smart Bands, and Smart Rings are not just worn for aesthetics or modernity, but also offer benefits for health care. They help monitor our bodies from waking to sleeping, such as sleep duration, sleep quality, average oxygen levels during sleep, breathing, daily movement, reminders to drink water or move, heart rate measurement, exercise, and more. These various benefits can accurately analyze our health and also provide preliminary monitoring for illnesses. However, despite the convenience and health benefits, there are precautions to consider, especially for heart patients.
“Dr. Thuantasaporn Suwanjutha, Director of the Heart Center, Phyathai 2 Hospital” advises precautions that heart patients should take when using Smartphones, Smart Bands, and Smart Rings. For patients with implanted pacemakers or defibrillators (Permanent Pacemaker: PPM and Defibrillator), caution is necessary when using Wearable devices such as Smart Bands and Smart Rings.
These devices are involved in monitoring heart function, body mass index, pulse, and oxygen pressure. Sometimes, these devices emit small electrical frequencies that can cause interference, leading to malfunction of the aforementioned cardiac electrical devices. For example, when the heart beats slowly, the pacemaker may fail to send electrical stimulation, or in other cases, the device may emit electrical interference or shock waves while the heart is normal, which can be life-threatening. Cardiology experts recommend keeping Wearable Devices at least 6 inches away from the heart to be considered a safe distance. Also, don’t forget to bring the health data you monitor yourself through these Wearable Devices to consult your doctor for health advice.
Dr. Thuantasaporn Suwanjutha
Director of the Heart Center, Phyathai 2 Hospital
