Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
When Should Sports Activities Be Resumed After A Pacemaker Implantation?
Question: when can i return to running, lifting weights, cycling and walking after a pacemaker implantation?
Brief Answer:
Once the wound is completely healed
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that normally arm and shoulder movement's are restricted upto a month after that slight overhead movements are permitted.
Once the pacemaker pocket wound is completely healed the person can return to his normal activities.
However lifting weights more than kgs is not advisable as it can cause a pull on the pacemaker leading to displacement of pacemaker wire in the ventricle of the heart. Light exercise along with cycling, jogging and walk is not an issue.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Once the wound is completely healed
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that normally arm and shoulder movement's are restricted upto a month after that slight overhead movements are permitted.
Once the pacemaker pocket wound is completely healed the person can return to his normal activities.
However lifting weights more than kgs is not advisable as it can cause a pull on the pacemaker leading to displacement of pacemaker wire in the ventricle of the heart. Light exercise along with cycling, jogging and walk is not an issue.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
More than how many kilograms? Is it ok to use a heart rate monitor with a strap?
Brief Answer:
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
Sorry, not more than 5 kgs.
Yes it's fine to use heart rate monitor.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
Sorry, not more than 5 kgs.
Yes it's fine to use heart rate monitor.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
