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a mobile telephone and the pacemaker to avoid
malfunctions by interferences. This recommen-
dation is also supported by independent scien-
tic research.
People that carry a pacemaker should therefore
observe the following instructions:
Always keep a minimum distance of 16 cm/ »
7 inches between the telephone and the
pacemaker.
Do not transport the telephone in a breast »
pocket or near the pacemaker.
During the telephone call, hold the tele-
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phone against the ear that is further away
from the pacemaker.
If there is any indication of interference,
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switch o the telephone immediately.
Hearing devices and hearing aids
Some digital hearing devices can basically be