Do I need to notify the DVLA that I have been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation?
I’ve recently been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. I’m on Doxazin for blood pressure and Apixaban blood thinners. The condition doesn’t affect driving, I just get a little breathless with over exertion. I’m waiting a heart rate monitor to be fitted which will probably lead to fitting of a pacemaker. I’m aware I have to notify DVLA about the Pacemaker but do I need to notify the AF? My next step is notifying my insurance.
Asked on 26 September 2025 by waggy46222
Answered by
David Ross
The DVLA offers guidance on which medical conditions need to be declared here - www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions. Atrial fibrillation is included on this list, as it is not just a matter of conditions which affect your ability to drive but also conditions which could cause a sudden loss of capacity while in charge of a vehicle.
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