Implanted Defibrillators: New Recommendations For Drivers With ICDs

Patients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) have an ongoing risk of sudden incapacitation that might cause harm to others while driving a car. Driving restrictions are imposed making these recommendations an important guideline for patients. A consensus statement with recommendations for drivers with ICD’s was presented at a press conference at the Europace 2009 meeting, in Berlin, Germany on Sunday 21 June.

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Filed under: Cardiovascular on June 22nd, 2009