A study from May 2007 claimed that IPods interfere with the function of Pacemakers. However, a new study that will appear in April’s issue of Heart Rhythm found otherwise. But are Ipods or music to blame?.

In the study which included 55 patients, researchers found that mp3 players did have an effect on the computerized device used by doctors to check and recalibrate a heart device.

Which makes me wonder? Has anyone actually felt a disturbance while using an Ipod near a pacemaker and could the interference be caused by another technology? What is the effect of music on the heart? Can music change your heart rate?

An October 2005 study claims that it can. In this study, Italian and British researchers found that listening to music can influence your heart rate and how fast you breathe, especially if you’re a trained musician. So what were the scientists at Michigan State really measuring?

Check out the 2005 study on music and heartrate.

Check out the 2008 study by Children’s Hospital Boston.

Check out the 2007 study by the Michigan State University.

via   http://www.melissa-mcavoy.com/abilityedge/2008/03/27/can-ipods-mess-with-your-pacemaker/