Douglas Rachac
I spent 14 years working for a medical device company before I myself became a defibrillator patient at the age of 40. Now I advocate for and educate other patients so they can live their lives free of device related stress and anxiety. I’ve made these videos to help answer some of the more common questions new and old patients ask from magnets and airport security to how devices and leads work. When I don’t know an answer myself I tap into my network of former colleagues so I can share the most accurate info possible. Even so, please remember I’m not a medical professional giving medical advice, I’m just some guy on the Internet. My hope is that you take the information you learn here to your next appointment so you can have a more knowledgeable discussion with your health care team. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you’ll consider subscribing.
Pacemaker/Defibrillator movement after implant.
Magnets are not harmful to pacemakers.
Pacemakers/ICDs are safe in security environments
Boston Scientific info on airport security and implanted pacemakers and defibrillators
Battery longevity and replacements for Pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices.
Pacemaker, ICD, and CRT interactions with iPhone 12's (and all smartphones)
Using Household Items with an Implanted Pacemaker/ICD. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) explained
Pacemakers 101
CRT 101: The Basics of Cardiac Re-Synchronization Therapy
Protection for Implanted Device Patients - a product review.
Defibrillators 101 - The Basics Of An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
Helpful Videos for Device Patients
Medical devices and magnetic name tags, are they safe?
Are implanted devices MRI safe?
Seat Belt use for implanted device patients
Remote Monitoring for Pacemakers, ICDs, CRTs and Loop Recorders.
Using airport or venue security with a pacemaker, ICD or CRT device
Post Implant Instructions for Pacemakers, ICDs, CRTs
Pacemaker/ICD interactions with magnets
Insertable Loop Recorders (ILR) and how they are used.
IRLs, PMs, ICDs and CRTs. A description of the different kinds of cardiac devices.
Leads for Cardiac Devices
Can pacer/ICD/CRT patients wear an iWatch?
Device tones in the clinic
Medtronic Patient Services recording regarding Airport Security
Device Tones Made By A Medtronic ICD/CRT-D Device.
Medtronic pacemakers & ICDs and how they interact w/ magnets and airport/venue security checkpoints
Dougs Patient Story PXM Aug 2017
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