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Does Placing Magnet Over The Pace Maker Cause Permanent Damage To It?

If I accidentally put a strong magnet over my pace maker for a few hours could I have caused permanent damage or does it only temporarily affect the function and it will return to normal once the pace maker is removed. e.g. do I need to have my pace maker checked
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
Hello

Never do that again. Yes it can cause pacemaker malfunction. So its advisable to get it checked and if required programmed again.

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Does Placing Magnet Over The Pace Maker Cause Permanent Damage To It?

Hello Never do that again. Yes it can cause pacemaker malfunction. So its advisable to get it checked and if required programmed again. Take Care