Induction cooktops and On-X valve

[Plumber1]

Remodeling our kitchen: Is there any knowledge regarding close proximity to induction cooktops (all the rage these days) and having an On-X Valve in the aortic position? Thanks for considering this!

-- Mark.

 

[catwoman]

Are you planning to lie down on the cooktop? :eek2:

If not, I would not think there would be any problem with any type of mechanical heart valve. If mechanical valves are MRI-compatible, I would assume you would be safe around a cooktop, microwave or whatever.

 

[Bina]

Like Marsha said...I wouldn't go and have s-e-x on the cooktop, but cooking dinner should be fine.

 

[H.E.pumper]

Interesting. My 'tissue' valve structure is made of high strength titanium and wrapped with tissue and I have MRI strength limitations.

Induction cookware must be made of a magnetic-based material, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel so I'm safe.

Tom

 

[Greg a]

Like Marsha said...I wouldn't go and have s-e-x on the cooktop, but cooking dinner should be fine.

You could test it out that way .....slightly shy to try in the showroom (pity the sales rep) OR you could be 100% sure by contacting http://www.onxlti.com/heart-valves/

 

[Scott]

If you can get your wedding ring close without any issues I would think that your valve is safe. The metal needs to be inside the coil to get hot.