Pacemakers - What can affect them? - Online interview See more
Generally, when people ask me how will this affect my lifestyle, I would say after the first six weeks if everything heals, you should go back to doing all the activities that you want to do. There's nothing specific that we want you to avoid; perhaps [just] avoiding some devices that might interfere with the pacemakers."
Pacemakers have the ability to greatly improve a patient's quality of life, however, it is important to know what can have a negative impact on the device. In our latest interview, highly-esteemed consultant cardiologist Dr Fu Siong Ng explains what to avoid in the weeks following the pacemaker insertion. The London-based consultant discusses what to expect once they have recovered and if patients should avoid certain deceives, like household devices, mobile phones or security gates in airports, exercise, and strong electromagnetic fields.
00:00 What precautions should I take with a pacemaker?
01:35 What can you not do with a pacemaker?
02:15 What devices interfere with pacemakers?
03:52 Why do people with pacemakers avoid strenuous exercise?
04:52 Why should patients with pacemakers avoid strong electromagnetic fields?
If you wish to schedule a consultation with Dr Fu Siong Ng, simply visit his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/fu-siong-ng
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Atrial fibrillation: what is it and how is it treated? See more
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders and can have a devastating impact on one's quality of life.
In our latest online interview, we spoke with esteemed consultant cardiologist, Dr Fu Siong Ng, in order for him to delve further into the condition and how to effectively treat it.
If you are concerned in any way about your heart, you can visit Dr Fu Siong Ng's Top Doctor's profile to book a consultation with him here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/fu-siong-ng
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An expert's guide to implantable loop recorders - Online interview See more
Dr Fu Siong Ng is a renowned cardiologist based in London, with extensive experience in loop recorder implantation. In our latest video interview, Dr Ng answer the most frequently asked questions regarding these devices, including what they are used for and what the surgery entails.
0:00 What is an implantable loop recorder?
0:55 Why would someone need an implantable loop recorder?
2:07 Is getting a loop recorder implant major surgery?
2:39 Are loop recorders implanted permanently?
3:13 Can loop recorders cause pain?
If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr Ng, simply visit his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/fu-siong-ng
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