DRIVING-AMI, CABG & PCI

SUMMARY

1. A person is not fit to hold an unconditional licence if the person has had an AMI, CABG or PCI.

2. A person should not drive for 2 weeks (for private licence) or 4 weeks (for commercial licence) following AMI.

3. A person should not drive for 4 weeks (for private licence) or 3 months (for commercial licence) following CABG.

4. A person should not drive for 2 days (for private licence) or 4 weeks (for commercial licence) following PCI.

5. A conditional licence may be considered by the driver licensing authority subject to periodic review and information provided by the treating doctor.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.