Driving licences for patients with cardiac pacemakers.

Epilepsy and driving licences.

a particular situation for the first time. To test this function, the book has been consulted regarding each admission to a general medical ward over a period of two months. In every case-from myxoedema coma to lung abscess, from haematemesis to supraventricular tachycardia-the recommendations have been such as one would be pleased to see one's juniors implement. One might find fault with the s...

Driving restrictions in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and pacemakers

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) improve the survival in patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. However, these patients have an ongoing risk of sudden incapacitation that may cause harm to individuals and others when driving. Considerable disagreement exists about whether and when these patients should be allowed to resume driving after ICD therapies. This information is critic...

Follow-up care for patients with cardiac pacemakers.

COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT Radiotherapy to patients with artificial cardiac pacemakers

Background: The in vitro studies show that the modern cardiac pacemakers utilising the complementary metal-oxide semi-conductor (CMOS) circuitry can be adversely affected by therapeutic radiation. However, the published clinical data are sparse regarding the safety of radiotherapy delivery to patients with artificial pacemakers. Despite the potential risk of life threatening complications, ther...

The after-care of patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers.