Induction Cooktops and Pacemakers

I was informed that induction cooktops could have the ability to interfere with pacemakers. Before we purchase our new cooktop I am wondering if there is any research in this regard.

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Hi @Kitchen2022, welcome to the community.

The question about impact of pacemakers and induction cooktops has come up in the community in the past. Here are some of the posts about interactions:

This is the link to the British Heart Foundation information indicated in @ChrisBarnes post:

Induction hobs and pacemaker risk - BHF.

We hope that this may answer some of the questions that you may have.

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Another resource to contact, assuming it is someone in the immediate family who has a pace maker is the specialist who provided the pacemaker. Experience is there are variations between brands. We had a list of requirements for my dad who was living with us, provided by his specialist. The guide provided was specific to the brand, type and operating conditions. It will provide more complete and reliable advice on all risks to be avoided.

The generally advised 60cm separation distance may be an issue in tight kitchen spaces or for those who choose to be independent in the kitchen.

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Thanks so much for your feedback, advice and links to further information. Much appreciated.

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Yes contact your specialist. For example my heart specialist has told me my brand of pacemaker can go in an MRI machine, which I imagine has quite strong magnetic fields.

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Has any more research been done on induction cooktops for people with pacemakers?

Quite a few qualified persons other than the ones quoted by @phb caution about getting near an induction stove with a pacemaker. I can’t find any accounts of people having serious problems or dying as a result but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened. If I had a pacemaker or was considering one I would ask my heart specialist about it.

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Welcome to the community @Jan48

Your post has been moved to the open topic discussing the use of induction cooktops by persons with pacemakers.

My experience is to follow the direct advice from the specialist (in our instance the Dr who fitted my father). Similar to as suggested by @syncretic in their response to you.

Induction cooktop designers/manufacturers are not experts on medical heart conditions or pacemakers. Pacemaker designers and the cardiac specialists who determine one’s personal fitment are in a better position to understand if and what technology may be a risk to proper operation and personal safety.

The better question to ask since it’s a medical question might be:
Has any more medical research been done on the risks of using different models of pacemakers with induction cooktops?

There are a number of makers of pacemakers, newer and old models. Medical (heart) conditions and medication may also vary between individuals.
@phb has provided earlier in this topic some links to general recommendations - if you have not previously found them.