Good Pacemaker Protection Chest Protector

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Edited Date/Time 5/2/2019 7:13pm
I you have a pacemaker I am looking for a well vented but good protection for that area below the collarbone. Been looking and have a couple options like to know your ideas. Thanks
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socalmx716 4/30/2019 7:26pm
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I was told my pacemaker was basically indestructible, I think most chest protectors would be fine.
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oldblood 4/30/2019 7:30pm
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Please, be careful guys.
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kkawboy14 4/30/2019 7:52pm
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I use the Fox clear one and it covers mine fine
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kkawboy14 4/30/2019 7:55pm
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I cut the sleeves off


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cwtoyota 4/30/2019 10:26pm
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Just some thoughts from a guy who doesn't know a thing about pacemakers...

Make sure that sucker is secured to you really well in case you go down and tumble.
Wear something between the chesty and the PM, at least the jersey, maybe something else like an under-armor or something form-fitting so the PM doesn't get snagged and pulled off.

I would also put a large high contrast sticker on the front and back of your chesty saying something like:
"ATTENTION MEDICAL PERSONNEL: I HAVE A PACEMAKER"

Then make contact with your medics at the tracks you ride each time, to let them know you're there and your relevant details.

Then go have fun!
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Rob YZF250 5/2/2019 5:10pm
5/2/2019 5:10pm Edited Date/Time 5/2/2019 5:39pm
Well I am surprised how many riders have pacemakers now. Laughing good on you to not letting that stop what you love doing. Cool
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socalmx716 5/2/2019 6:03pm
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Rob YZF250 wrote:
Well I am surprised how many riders have pacemakers now. Laughing good on you to not letting that stop what you love doing. Cool
I had to give up riding, my pacemaker was installed due to me passing out from my heart "pausing" aka stopping for 9 seconds when I converted from A-fib to sinus rhythm. After my pacemaker was installed my a-fib got way worse, so bad my resting hr was about 150 for 2 months straight. Doctors put me on so many anti arrhythmic meds my liver was shutting down. I had my 6th surgery for A-fib in October 2017, then in December a week before Christmas I had my AV node ablated. Now I'm 100% pacemaker dependent and on blood thinners for the foreseeable future.
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Rob YZF250 5/2/2019 6:17pm
5/2/2019 6:17pm Edited Date/Time 5/2/2019 6:18pm
socalmx716, jesus man Shocked glad you're still here.
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dadofagun 5/2/2019 7:13pm
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Rob YZF250 wrote:
socalmx716, jesus man Shocked glad you're still here.
Amen to that!
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