Pacemaker: Hi all nearly 6 weeks post... - Atrial Fibrillati...

Atrial Fibrillation Support

33,738 members40,025 posts

Pacemaker

3 Replies

Hi all nearly 6 weeks post pacemaker insertion, keen to go to the gym. Will the gym chest strap heart monitors affect my pacemaker any advice please

Read more about...
3 Replies
Offcut profile image
Offcut

I would ask the manufacturers of the strap you are using ?

Deeferdi profile image
Deeferdi

I have a Polar sports heart monitor which I wear on a daily basis just to keep an eye on my heart rate, mine says not suitable for use with a pacemaker, so as Offcut says, maybe check with supplier?

in reply toDeeferdi

meditron say ok will ask EP on 13th ta for replies

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

pacemaker replacement

hello I’m posting for my mum who had a node ablation and pacemaker fitted 12 years ago. In...
Michjj profile image

Mammogram and pacemaker

A question for the ladies here (and men if you can answer) I am having a mammogram next week and...
wpw62 profile image

Life after pacemaker

A question for all the ladies that have had a pacemaker fitted. When did you start wearing a bra...
wpw62 profile image

Pacemaker, more energy?

Ablation 2017 seems to have taken care of afib. Recently advised I'll need pacemaker (sinus...
kathie659 profile image

Pacemaker Placement

Hi, I am looking for information/experiences regarding pacemaker placement. I had mine fitted a...
BG2017 profile image

Moderation team

See all
HollieAdmin profile image
HollieAdminAdministrator
Emily-Admin profile image
Emily-AdminAdministrator
Kelley-Admin profile image
Kelley-AdminAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.