Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

iPods and Pacemakers Don't Mix

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the listen-to-your-heart dept.

fermion writes "The Register reports a study that indicates that iPods and pacemakers do not get along. While there do not appear to be any long term effects, iPods disrupt the operation of the pacemaker. It is noted that such effects have not previously been observed as iPods do seem to be popular with the pacemaker-wearing population."

10 of 152 comments (clear)

  1. Returns by Joebert · · Score: 4, Funny

    And why are you returning this product today sir ? Has it quit functioning properly ? Would you like to trade it in for a new one ?

    Nah, it killed grandpa, I want my money back.

    --
    Wanna fight ? Bend over, stick your head up your ass, and fight for air.
  2. Re:Frist Post by rts008 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yeah, that's the problem with this thing.

    I originally tried it out with some favorite DeathSpeedMetal tunes, but alas, it induced extreme fibrillation- had to reload my iPacemaker with neil diamond. Now I can't even get out of my chair from in front of my computer.
    Oh well, nothing lasts forever. *sigh*

    --
    Down With Slashdot BETA!!! I've been around the corner and seen the oliphant; you can only abuse me from your perspecti
  3. Easy... by adona1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    They did try to do the same study with the Zune, but were unable to find anyone to participate

    --
    Between the falling angel and the rising ape
  4. Re:Frist Post by Goldberg's+Pants · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Look at that guy dancing to his iPod..."
    "He's not dancing, he's having a coronary!"
    "Either way, he's got good rhythm!"

  5. Nothing like... by davidsyes · · Score: 4, Funny

    heart-felt music....

    (Captcha: "leaking")

    --
    Previously: "Linux... Toward the Sunrise..." Now: "Linux... Toward the-- No, now, part of Every Sunrise"
  6. Re:Ipod only? by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Get real! The idea of someone with a pacemaker dying with a Zune in their hand is laughable. If fact, such a person would more likely die from embrassment than a pacemaker failure.

  7. Re:Frist Post by bccomm · · Score: 5, Funny

    neil diamond

    Still searching for that artificial heart of gold, eh? I know the feeling.

  8. Re:The answer is obvious by Misch · · Score: 4, Funny

    Digital Rhythm Management?

    --

    --You will rephrase your request for me to go to hell. Goto statements are not acceptable programming constructs
  9. lol by Dunbal · · Score: 4, Funny

    While there do not appear to be any long term effects, iPods disrupt the operation of the pacemaker.

    I don't understand this sentence. Oh wait, this is slashdot.

    --
    Seven puppies were harmed during the making of this post.
  10. Re:The answer is obvious by Dirtside · · Score: 4, Funny

    What song was it? "My Heart Will Go On"?

    --
    "Destroy science and religion. Science would re-emerge exactly the same; but not religion." - Penn Jillette, paraphrased