Virtual Reality headset

I have an MRI compatible pacemaker and would like know if I can use a virtual reality headset to play games?

The advice given with the instructions advises against using the equipment when fitted with a pacemaker but I believe this is the same advice given about magnets etc and I have been in an MRI machine with my implant!.

Does anyone have any experience of this?

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VR headset

by piglet22 - 2024-01-23 07:32:40

No personal experience with these.

If you want to play safe, get some pacing team and headset manufacturer advice.

My gut feeling is that it would be quite safe to use.

If it’s wired, keep the wire off your PM site. If it's wireless, it might use Bluetooth or some other Gigahertz technology.

The air is full of 2.4 and 5.0 GHz wireless.

Just keep it away from close contact with your chest.

You know you're wired when...

You need to be re-booted each morning.

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