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Can someone with a pacemaker can take a flight?
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Yes : There are no contraindications !
Answered 5/11/2014
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Yes: No specific concerns for the flight itself. Will probably make the siren beep at security check. Would recommend that you let the officer know before going through.
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Pacemaker: usually yes, unless you have some other specific situation not to. ask your doc please.
Answered 7/11/2015
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