Helicopters

Pacemaker 5 years coming up now. No issues. Bradycardia and 3rd degree heart block. Going to San Francisco and alaska in 3 weeks. Helicopter ride think just nervous any tips! For any of it!  Thank you. It is the farthest I have been and think that is what is unnerving me. 

3 Comments

enjoy!

by Tracey_E - 2024-07-16 16:13:04

There is nothing about a helicopter that will affect your pacer. Having a pacer should never hold you back from traveling. Relax and have a great time! Alaska is on my bucket list, post pics!

Aircraft and Pacemakers

by Stache - 2024-07-23 16:49:30

  I happen to work and teach in aviation as an engineer.  You can go anywhere with your pacemaker.  I have a dual chamber 100% paced and have traveled to the Arctic Circle to Japan many times.  Aircraft/helicopters do not affect your pacemaker.  Just enjoy your life and don’t feel you have to be restricted most of the time.

Thank you

by Brains - 2024-07-24 08:45:41

Thank you for the responses very reassuring. 

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