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Is whole body vibration dangerous for a person with a pacemaker?

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Pacemaker: What kind of vibration do you mean? A shifting em field might cause a problem.

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Uncertain.: Ordinary daily activities, including the vibration of riding on a bus, or similar normal activities, pose no risk related to ones pacemaker.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/20/2020

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