I have a pacemaker. Can I safely wear/use this watch for everything else besides EKG??

I have a pacemaker. Can I safely wear/use this watch for everything else besides EKG??

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Oct 19, 2021 7:17 AM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2021 7:25 AM

For full and authoritative information please check the notes about product safety in the Apple Watch User Guide, Important safety information for Apple Watch - Apple Support


The "problem" for ECG if you have a pacemaker is not a matter of safety, but the action of the pacemaker device interferes with the ECG recording and makes it useless.


If you have any other compatibility concerns not explained in Apple's notes (above) you should consult your doctors who know the specific medical devices you are using.

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Oct 19, 2021 7:25 AM in response to Leboc

For full and authoritative information please check the notes about product safety in the Apple Watch User Guide, Important safety information for Apple Watch - Apple Support


The "problem" for ECG if you have a pacemaker is not a matter of safety, but the action of the pacemaker device interferes with the ECG recording and makes it useless.


If you have any other compatibility concerns not explained in Apple's notes (above) you should consult your doctors who know the specific medical devices you are using.

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I have a pacemaker. Can I safely wear/use this watch for everything else besides EKG??

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