Diagnosed with cardioinhibitory syncope

I have very recently been diagnosed with cardioinhibitory syncope following a tilt table test...during this test I blacked out and my heart stopped for 20 seconds. I have seen a cardiology consultant who said that I would benefit from a pacemaker and that it was the best treatment to have.
I also have nocturnal bradycardia and have recently had a ecg of 47bpm.
Can anyone tell me what the regulations are for driving with this condition after a pacemaker is fitted and maybe the length of time I could be looking at for not been able to drive. I have only had a syncope episode 3 times in the last 10 years.

4 Comments

Driving

by AnaLena - 2015-01-29 02:01:38

I got my pacemaker a year ago. I was 73; have Mobitz Type II 2nd degree AV Block. Pacemaker implant on Monday, hospital overnight, home Tuesday. Drove to work on Wednesday. In Florida there are no state restrictions.

Driving

by bluebowtye - 2015-01-29 11:01:53

Hi,

Welcome! I was diagnosed with Mobitz Type II 2nd degree AV block almost a year ago due to 2 syncope episodes one night. After the diagnosis I was told NOT to drive until my PM implant which was 5 days later. Driving restrictions vary after depending on where you live and your doctor. I had to wait 2 weeks after my implant. Some people can drive right away, and some not for a month. I would check with your doc to be sure but now since I have the pacer I have no driving restrictions at all.

Good luck to you!
~Sheila

Where do you live?

by IAN MC - 2015-01-29 12:01:02

If you are in the UK it is 7 days before you are allowed to drive

If in the US

by MelodyMarch - 2015-01-31 11:01:29

Your doc normally says. Mine offered that I could drive myself home if I wanted. I didn't. Still I was driving 5 days later. About a week is what most will say.

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