If I get a implantable heart defibrillator will I still be able to drive ?

not the same as a pace maker.

This device has nothing to do with driving. You will be able to feel it when it goes off, but it is a quick shock. Chances are good that you will be feeling the tachycardic rhythm that precedes the shock, so when you feel this, get ready for the shock!

AICDs are very common now and are often placed in precautionary situations. You may never need yours; it may never shock you.

You mean a pacemaker? I believe so.

Depending if your doctor is willing to sign off on you and what state you live in. Defibrillators are for people who can go into cardiac arrest or conversion and you would seize up. Do you have an auto-sensor attachment? Your insurance would need to know if ur operating a car.

My father had an AICD implanted 15 yrs ago. He said his biggest fear was that the device would go off while he was driving. It did - but, he said that he was able to handle it. In 15 yrs it has only gone off once while driving.....so I guess the answer to your question it, Yes! You can still drive.

My father just had this done about a month ago, he can drive. He couldn't for the first week - but he is fine to drive.....:)

Yes you can They kept me over night then I drove home the next day