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Pacemaker & Chest HRM

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Discussion Starter · 11 d ago

Anybody using or know somebody using a chest HRM with a pacemaker?
My Garmin chest HRM didnt work after the pacemaker implant 10 years ago so I started using the optical wrist ones. They work mostly ok but Ive gone through 3 in 10 years. They just don't seem to last, at least the Scoshe branded ones I've used. I never got use to wearing the thing on my arm either.

"Why do you have that suntan stripe on your forearm?" it's like a nail my head at this point.

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Xydadx3

· #2 · 11 d ago

What wrist sensors are you using?
A watch with a heart rate sensor, at least for me, is the most convenient thing for monitoring HR. I can’t say it’ll last forever; I’ve only had my Apple Watch a couple years now. Strapping an elastic band around my chest where I sweat the most isn’t exactly appealing to me. Unless you’re training for TdF I think sticking with the wrist is the way to go.

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Discussion Starter · #3 · 11 d ago

Xydadx3 said:
What wrist sensors are you using?
A watch with a heart rate sensor, at least for me, is the most convenient thing for monitoring HR. I can’t say it’ll last forever; I’ve only had my Apple Watch a couple years now. Strapping an elastic band around my chest where I sweat the most isn’t exactly appealing to me. Unless you’re training for TdF I think sticking with the wrist is the way to go.

Im guessing the answer to my question is "no". If so, there was no expectaion of a response.

The answer to your question is in my original post

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Xydadx3

· #4 · 11 d ago

My bad on the reading part.
I stand by my statement that a wrist based watch is a better option than an armband. It’s just a more natural location and works quite well

…I can also never go in public without my watch now

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fiziks

· #5 · 10 d ago

Have you tried one of the bicep sensors? Optical HR Armband Shootout: Polar OH1+, Scosche Rhythm24, Wahoo TICKR FIT

Also, Garmen (and possibly Polar) chest strap monitors should work with pacemakers: Will Garmin Heart Rate Monitors Work with a Pacemaker? | Garmin Customer Support

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Backdash

Discussion Starter · #6 · 10 d ago

Im asking a specific and simple question here:
Anybody using or know somebody using a chest HRM with a pacemaker?

I dont live under a rock. I can find the same info on the web as anybody else. I am aware of the other options. Im not asking for other options or opinions on other options. If I wanted to know about other options I would have asked a different question.
If you can answer my question with a "yes" that would be great. If you cant then dont answer, especially dont answer my question with an answer to a different question or ask me a question that was answered in my original post.
I get an email when this thread is updated and when I see there is new response I get optimistic that someone has answered my question.

Why is this so hard?

If you are or you know somebody using a chest HRM with a pacemaker It would help me to know the details.

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velodog

· #7 · 10 d ago

Backdash said:
Im asking a specific and simple question here:
Anybody using or know somebody using a chest HRM with a pacemaker?

I dont live under a rock. I can find the same info on the web as anybody else. I am aware of the other options. Im not asking for other options or opinions on other options. If I wanted to know about other options I would have asked a different question.
If you can answer my question with a "yes" that would be great. If you cant then dont answer, especially dont answer my question with an answer to a different question or ask me a question that was answered in my original post.
I get an email when this thread is updated and when I see there is new response I get optimistic that someone has answered my question.

Why is this so hard?

If you are or you know somebody using a chest HRM with a pacemaker It would help me to know the details.

Attitude much.