A 78-year-old woman with a previous myocardial infarction is ready for discharge after an uncomplicated hospital stay. She has had a primary PCI and i...

Question

A 78-year-old woman with a previous myocardial infarction is ready for discharge after an uncomplicated hospital stay. She has had a primary PCI and is haemodynamically stable. She holds a Group 1 (car) driving licence. According to current UK DVLA rules, when may she usually resume driving if there are no other disqualifying conditions?

Accepted Answer

After 1 week

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Immediately on discharge

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After 48 hours

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After 4 weeks

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After 6 weeks

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Post-myocardial infarction driving advice