• What happens if you smoke with a pacemaker?

I am a 49 year old male and I have a pacemaker. What happens if you smoke with a pacemaker?

2 Answers

  • Cardiac Electrophysiologist
  • Newark, New Jersey

Well smoking with or without a pacemaker is not favorable (hint, hint). But Smoking in general won't affect the pacemaker if that is what you are asking about.

  • Cardiologist
  • New York, NY

Smoking is clearly not a healthy life choice, but in reference to smoking's direct effect on pacemaker function, there is likely no direct acute issues. Long-term smoking can affect the heart and might eventually affect pacemaker function.

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