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Pacemaker & ICDs | Last Active: Jan 21, 2023 | Replies (2)
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@johnbishop

Hi @elizaolson. You might want to check with your doctor first. Here is some information from Mayo Clinic on the topic.

"Can a person with a pacemaker have acupuncture?
Acupuncture that involves applying mild electrical pulses to the needles may potentially interfere with a pacemaker's operation."
-- Acupuncture: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/acupuncture/about/pac-20392763

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elizaolson | @elizaolson | Jan 21, 2023

My acupuncturist doesn't use needles with electrical pulses. It is a separate treatment. I will see what my heart doctor has to say the next time he calls.

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