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I was turning on my pool filter and somehow electrocuted myself. I'm just wondering could this have done anything to my implant?

ktchloeMay 29, 2018
I was turning on my pool filter and somehow electrocuted myself. I am fine and did not have any side effects or issues but I am jut wondering could this have done anything to my implant? I could feel my right pec muscle tighten after it happened then it subsided. I did a doctor and everything is ok. Just looking for additional thoughts. Thanks

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Dr. Charles Nduka, MD
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Answered on Jun 13, 2018
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Dr. George Papanicolaou, MD
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