Emsculpt - is it safe for patients wirh cardiac stents?

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I had 2 cardiac stents implanted I the lower part of my heart about 13 years ago. I have the ones that are coated with medicine. Other than that I’m healthy. Am I able to do Emsculpt in the abdomen area?

Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question! You are likely a good candidate for Emsculpt, but you should get clearance from your cardiologist first.

Emsculpt uses high-intensity electromagnetic energy to stimulate muscle contractions. Emsculpt NEO has the addition of Radiofrequency energy for fat-burning. While your stents are metal and not electronic, electromagnetic fields can sometimes interact with metal implants. That said, your stents were placed 13 years ago and are likely well-healed and covered by tissue, which reduces risk.

**Bottom line:** It’s probably safe, but check with your cardiologist to confirm that electromagnetic treatment in the abdominal area won’t affect your heart stents.

Best of luck! 
Genie Alexander, RN BSN
for Anna Petropoulos, MD FRCS 
Center for Classic Beauty
Boston & Danvers, MA

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Safe it’s a relative term.
Life has risk.
I don’t believe that Emsculpt has a noted high risk in regards to coronary disease and causing a blockage or heart attacks.
Simply having coronary artery disease puts patients at higher risk for future, cardiac events than those who do not.
The most qualified provider to answer your question is probably your cardiologist.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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