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Is Acupuncture Treatment Advisable After Pacemaker Placement?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Question: can you use acupuncture when you have a pacemaker ?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that there are no contraindications to manual acupuncture when having a pacemaker. It does not interfere with the pacemaker electrical activity.

But, I would not advice electro-acupuncture, because there is a risk that the electrical stimulus of the acupuncture device may interfere with the pacemaker.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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Is Acupuncture Treatment Advisable After Pacemaker Placement?

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that there are no contraindications to manual acupuncture when having a pacemaker. It does not interfere with the pacemaker electrical activity. But, I would not advice electro-acupuncture, because there is a risk that the electrical stimulus of the acupuncture device may interfere with the pacemaker. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri