Pacemakers: dos and don'ts Do use a mobile or cordless phone if you want, but use the ear on the opposite side to the pacemaker. Do keep MP3 players at least 15cm (6in) from your pacemaker. Don't use an induction hob if it is less than 60cm (2 feet) from your pacemaker.
What can you not eat with a pacemaker?
Cut down on sugar and salt (sodium). Limit high-fat foods, like red meat, cheese and baked goods. Lower the amount of bad fats in your diet, like saturated and trans fats. They are more likely to be solid at room temperature, like butter and shortening.
What does a pacemaker wearer need to avoid?
Do not lean against or stay near the system longer than needed. Avoid magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines or other large magnetic fields. These may affect the programming or function of the pacemaker. Also, the rapidly changing magnetic field within the MRI scanner can may cause heating of the pacemaker leads.