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My dad has had a pacemaker for about a month and a half. can he engage safely in water rides such as rides at waterworld?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Possibly: The question has to do with the stability of the pacemaker electrode within the heart; it's always best to ask the interventional cardiologist or cardiac surgeon who implanted the device.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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