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# I have a pacemaker or defibrillator
- URL: https://www.preanaesthesia.com/i-have-a-pacemaker-or-defibrillator/
- Published: 2026-09-13T04:47:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-13T19:07:55.000Z
- Description: Bring the device card if you have one and tell the team what device you have, why it was implanted, when it was last checked and which hospital or clinic follows it. Some operations and types of surgical equipment can interact with implanted cardiac
- Author: preetam satish
- Tags: Children & Common Questions, #Import 2026-09-12 18:04

Bring the device card if you have one and tell the team what device you have, why it was implanted, when it was last checked and which hospital or clinic follows it. Some operations and types of surgical equipment can interact with implanted cardiac devices, so perioperative planning may be needed.

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