Implanted defibrillators: New recommendations for drivers with ICDs
Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 20:14
in Health & Medicine
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.
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