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Can a pacemaker be felt through the skin by the host or someone else?
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Always: Yes, you can always feel the pacemaker through the skin. Both by it's owner and anyone who examines him/her. They're small and not bothersome except in the thinnest of individuals.
Answered 10/9/2017
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Pacemaker: By touching or palpating you can feel it usually.
Answered 4/5/2020
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