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FAQs > Microwave Ovens and Pacemakers > Can I use a microwave if I have a Pacemaker?

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Of course!  In the past, microwaves could cause interference with pacemaker and defibrillator function however for the past 20 plus years they have been safe to use around pacemakers and defibrillators.  For information about a variety of household and occupational items, please refer to this guide on electrical interference and implantable heart rhythm devices.

Last updated on August 8, 2009 by Arrhythmia Management