Racing with a Pacemaker

Mr. Info
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Who is still out here racing with a pacemaker and 50 or older. Just had my dual chamber one put in. Looking to be back in 6 to 8 weeks. Thanks ahead for any good information.
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Mike68
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Mike68 4/9/2019 1:18pm
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I am a vet beginner who just started riding a few years ago. I have had pacemaker for almost 9 years. i wear full chest protector and neck brace. I have no concerns about riding/racing with pacemaker.
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IceMan446 4/9/2019 2:25pm
4/9/2019 2:25pm
I have a buddy that does, carries some meds in a fanny pack when he rides.

Older guy in his 50s and he absolutely rips.
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GuyB 4/9/2019 2:43pm
4/9/2019 2:43pm
Can you adjust it to Sport Mode via an app on your phone?
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JBecker 72
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JBecker 72 4/9/2019 3:01pm
4/9/2019 3:01pm
Forgive my ignorance on the subject, but other than the heart itself, is there a risk of impact with the pacemaker that could be a concern?

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SLAPAHO
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SLAPAHO 4/9/2019 3:17pm
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you don't have a heart, you don't need a pacemaker
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kkawboy14 4/10/2019 8:17am
4/10/2019 8:17am Edited Date/Time 4/10/2019 8:17am
Mr. Info wrote:
Who is still out here racing with a pacemaker and 50 or older. Just had my dual chamber one put in. Looking to be back in...
Who is still out here racing with a pacemaker and 50 or older. Just had my dual chamber one put in. Looking to be back in 6 to 8 weeks. Thanks ahead for any good information.
I have had a Defibulator/Pacemaker for 5 years. 5 heart surgery’s in 5 years. The only time I don’t ride is when I’m on blood thinners. I’m 56
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kkawboy14 4/10/2019 8:17am
4/10/2019 8:17am Edited Date/Time 4/10/2019 8:19am
JBecker 72 wrote:
Forgive my ignorance on the subject, but other than the heart itself, is there a risk of impact with the pacemaker that could be a concern?
Yes, I wear a chest protector now that covers it. There is no risk of the wires dislodging from the heart unless you ride before the wires have grown into the heart, which takes a good 3 months.
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spimx 4/10/2019 7:24pm
4/10/2019 7:24pm
Respect for some old guys out there still hauling ass. It is a very humbling feeling when you are 32 and get passed by a 60+ year old, which makes me want to reevaluate my generation
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blaze 57 4/10/2019 7:46pm
4/10/2019 7:46pm Edited Date/Time 4/10/2019 7:48pm
My wife has a pacemaker with the built in defibrillator. She is 64 and trail rides a Honda Cr 150. She was warned not to get too close to the spark plug area while running.

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