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11. Electromagnetic fields can impact pacemakers.

Reply to lpbk2713 (Reply #9)

Thu Aug 1, 2019, 04:03 PM

Aug 2019

I know some kinds of stove tops are dangerous for them, and require the user maintain a couple feet between the element and the pacemaker.

I’m confident it will be considered and safety measures implemented, but a valid concern for sure.

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