6. Max cert period for Syncope: 1 year (needs neurologist clearance)
7. Post MI drivers can be certified for 1 year with all 5 of these criteria:
(almost the same criteria for post CABG) (first 4 also apply for CHF drivers):
1. Asymptomatic
2.Tolerating meds
3. Satisfactory ETT with workload capacity of 6 METs (has to have this
biennially) 4. LVEF >=40%
5. No ST depression on ECG - for post CABG this one is replaced by
completely healed sternal incision
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, 8. Stable angina: max cert period: 1 year
9. minimum waiting period post CABG: 3 months
10.Min waiting period for post heart transplant: 1 year
11.Max cert period for post heart transplant: 6 months
12.Min waiting period post PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention): 1
week
13. Min waiting period for pacemaker implantation for sinus node
dysfunction-
: 1 month
14.Min waiting period for pacemaker implantation for neurocardiogenic
syn- cope or hypersensitive carotid sinus with syncope: 3 months
15.Min waiting period post AAA repair: 3 months
16.Max cert period for being on anticoagulation for a CV condition: 1 year
17.3 criteria for certification if patient on anticoagulation for a CV condition:
1. Stable on meds for 1 month
2. Provide copy of INR at exam
3. Have INR checked and monitored at least monthly
18.True or false: driver on anticoagulation for CVA can be certified for max
1 year: False. Should not be certified due to high risk of bleeding
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