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Can An Infrared Sauna Be Used Without Heat Long After Bypass Surgery?
Question: I have a pacer wire left in my heart post bypass surgery 5 years ago. Can I safely use an infrared sauna without it heating up. I have been using conventional sauna (190-200 degrees) post exercise without a problem
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would like to explain that metal compounds like metal pins, rods and any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by infrared systems.
So, you can use safely infrared sauna without being afraid of any wire heating process.
Nevertheless, you should be careful when planning to undergo other processes where magnetic waves are used, such as MRI exam, as it may risk overheating and displacing the piece of wire, leading to tissue damage, and dangerous complications.
Though infrared sauna is considered to offer several beneficial effects regarding some health disorders (like CHF, blood pressure, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.), I recommend you to consult and be in close contact with your attending doctor on specific sauna modalities, and possible underlying benefits, as he knows your medical conditions in details and may promptly warn you in case of any contraindications at any time.
To conclude, I would say that regarding the pace wire, infrared sauna poses no increased risk compared to conventional sauna.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of further uncertainties, feel free to discuss with me.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would like to explain that metal compounds like metal pins, rods and any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by infrared systems.
So, you can use safely infrared sauna without being afraid of any wire heating process.
Nevertheless, you should be careful when planning to undergo other processes where magnetic waves are used, such as MRI exam, as it may risk overheating and displacing the piece of wire, leading to tissue damage, and dangerous complications.
Though infrared sauna is considered to offer several beneficial effects regarding some health disorders (like CHF, blood pressure, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.), I recommend you to consult and be in close contact with your attending doctor on specific sauna modalities, and possible underlying benefits, as he knows your medical conditions in details and may promptly warn you in case of any contraindications at any time.
To conclude, I would say that regarding the pace wire, infrared sauna poses no increased risk compared to conventional sauna.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of further uncertainties, feel free to discuss with me.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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