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8/13, i had fainting dxd asystoli, a pacemaker implanted & told i could drive in 30 days: are there any % data on my increased risk driving? m, 80yo
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Asystole?: Asystole is helpful but not sufficient. If you the cause of asystole was complete heart block, the pacemaker is a cure and you have no risk of recurrence. If you had ventricular fibrillation and received an icd, your risk is higher.
Answered 12/14/2013
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Have pacemaker Cks: If pacemaker waking well ; is checked when ordered by physician; if you have no other conditions that limit driving, a good well cared for pacemaker will not effect driving!
Answered 12/16/2013
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