Talk to your doctor about any and all sports that you plan to pursue after your pacemaker has been implanted. Determine a specific set of guidelines based on the type of device you have and your level of physical fitness and overall health.

Scuba Diving

Deep scuba dives are considered to be unsafe for patients with pacemakers -- although the maximum depths may vary depending on the type of device you have implanted. Different devices have been depth tested to different distances. Regardless of which device a patient has, overall health should be more of a determining factor. Speak with your cardiologist beforehand. Some scuba facilities will require a medical release form before you are able to take lessons, if you haven’t already been certified). Learn any limitations you should be aware of, and whether this activity is safe for you personally.

Cell Phone Adjustments

Brigham and Women’s Hospital advises that using a cell phone may interfere with your pacemaker’s function, but only if steps aren’t taken to ensure safe use. They note that the interference should only be temporary, and should only interfere with the pacemaker during the time that your phone is too close to the device. To avoid this complication, many experts agree that you should hold the cell phone on the side opposite where your pacemaker has been implanted. Maintain a minimum of six inches from the phone and your pacemaker, and avoid putting your cell phone in a pocket over your device.

You should also be wary of cell phone and MP3 headphones, which contain magnetic material that may cause interference. If you use headphones, never place them in the pocket closest to your device, and make sure that you don’t drape them over your shoulder so that they hang near your device.