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Question:
What precautions should be taken after a permanent pacemaker has been implanted?
submitted by Rosa from Santander on 9/17/2014
Answer:
by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Ali Massumi, MD
I would recommend that you do the following:
1- Avoid large generators and venders
2- Avoid direct hit or trauma to the pacemaker
3- Do not manipulate the pacemaker in its pocket
4- May use microwave
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Updated September 2014
