ctdonath
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Now that I'm literally ticking like a watch, I need to know if anyone has any solid information about shooting (everything from .22LR pistol to >.308 rifle) with an artificial heart valve and/or pacemaker.
One of the pacemaker reps that I deal with said that shooting a rifle or shotgun could cause truama to the area where the pacemaker leads connect to the device. The wires connect via a set screw in a plastic hub.Norinco982lover said:Unless you are actually holding the buttstock of the rifle against your heart or pacemaker I don't see how the vibrations or occasional jolt to your tissues could harm you.
I need to know if anyone has any solid information about shooting (everything from .22LR pistol to >.308 rifle) with an artificial heart valve and/or pacemaker.
One of the pacemaker reps that I deal with said that shooting a rifle or shotgun could cause truama to the area where the pacemaker leads connect to the device. The wires connect via a set screw in a plastic hub.
lookn4varmints said:As a side note, the lead can't be "built-in" to the device. It must have the capability to disconnect from the device because when you're due a replacement because of end-of-battery life, they typically do not replace the lead if you're not having problems.
I'm 70 years old and would like to see many more years.