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Volume 53 of the non-technical summaries granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 during 2013.
Manufactured by Abbott – cases of valvular insufficiency and early revision.
List of Field Safety Notices from 8 to 12 January 2024.
You must tell DVLA if you have heart palpitations - download the correct form to let them know
A guide to the standards for car or motorcycle drivers with a heart condition.
You might have to tell DVLA if you have an aortic aneurysm
Projects granted during 2015 that have a primary purpose of basic research: cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic system.
Report certain types of heart conditions to DVLA if you're a car driver or motorcyclist.
You may need to tell DVLA if you have a coronary artery bypass or disease - if you do, download the correct form to let them know
Specific manufacturers – measures to prevent inverted valve implantation resulting from incorrect mounting of the valve on its valve holder.
(All makes and models) premature failure of bioprosthetic heart valves if they are not properly washed or rinsed before implantation. (MDA/2009/032)
Manufactured by LivaNova – increased risk of earlier than anticipated structural valve deterioration (SVD) particularly with the smaller sizes.
Risk minimisation materials are available to support the safe use of new paediatric formulations of rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa). In addition, we ask healthcare professionals to consult the current advice to ensure that all patients with renal impairment...
Risk of thrombosis and haemorrhage in patients with prosthetic heart valve(s) requiring anti-coagulant treatment.
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