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Originally Posted by meeera

Yes, it's not remotely news - patients with these devices are routinely warned to never, ever get magnetic items or cellphones closer than 6 inches from their chest.

Here are examples of info sheets given to such people:

http://www.medtronic.com/rhythms/dow...ets_online.pdf

http://www.bostonscientific.com/temp...L/CRM/patient/

The first link doesn't mention tablets, it only mentions:

• Decorative refrigerator magnets
• Large home stereo speakers
• Small gas engines
• Hand-held massagers or massage chair cushions
• Magnetic therapy products such as massagers, chair pads, bracelets, knee wraps, back supports, slippers, or shoe insoles

The second link lists personal digital assistants (PDAs; unless used as cell phone; see cell phones) as safe, the 6 inch precaution is only for cell phones.