LVAD

Is a LVAD the same as a CRT-P or Biventricular Pacemaker.

I have been asked by the DVLA whether I have a LVAD ?
if so I have to wait for 6 months until I have my Driving Licence back:(


1 Comments

not the same

by Tracey_E - 2013-07-01 08:07:43

Mayo has a good explanation of what it is
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lvad/my01077

CRT is at the bottom of this page
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-failure/DS00061/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

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