[Boatanchors] slightly off topic (pacemakers)

[Tom Chesek]

I have atrial fibrillation and was told in the past that at some point I would need a pacemaker due to very slow heart rates.  Medication takes care of the fast rates. Does anyone on this list have experience in this area?  Has you doctor told you to keep clear of electromagnetic waves, specifically radio waves?  My friend has a defibrillator and has been cautioned about things such as leaning over a running automobile engine, etc. due to electromagnetic fields but he is not a ham and did not pursue the conversation in with regards to anything else.

Thanks,
Tom K3TVC