However, not all pacemakers are affected, and the iPad has to be rested directly on your chest for it to potentially affect your pacemaker. Also, not all pacemakers are affected - but it's not clear which are and which aren't. As always, then, this is something that you need to talk to your cardiac liaison nurse about.
The problem is that some pacemakers are programmed to turn off if they come into contact with a magnet, and the iPad uses 30 magnets to keep it's smart cover firmly in place. Whilst the magnets aren't strong enough to affect pacemakers if the iPad is further than 6 inches (or 15 cm) away from the body, on your lap or on a table, it can turn off some pacemakers if it is left on your chest.
So, if you have a pacemaker, you may want to be a bit careful about falling asleep with your iPad on your chest, at least until you've checked with your cardiac team.
The news story below blows the story out of proportion a bit ("This is a SENSATIONAL story") and there is no need to panic. But it's still pretty interesting and something that it's probably worth being aware of. What do you think?
Original story here.
this is very interesting
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