Implanted defibrillators: New recommendations for drivers with ICDs
Monday, June 22, 2009 - 05:42
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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