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Can someone fly who has a defibrillator?
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Yes.: Yes. If the patient is stable cardiac-wise and has no decompensated CHF or fast arrythmia.
Answered 6/10/2014
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ID: They should always carry a card in their wallet identifying the device and the name of their cardiologist in case there are issues with security.
Answered 9/28/2016
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