A 58-year-old man had an uncomplicated non-ST elevation myocardial infarction treated with stenting. He has completed cardiac rehabilitation and is no...

Question

A 58-year-old man had an uncomplicated non-ST elevation myocardial infarction treated with stenting. He has completed cardiac rehabilitation and is now asymptomatic. He drives a car (group 1 licence). According to DVLA guidance, when is he generally allowed to resume driving, assuming satisfactory recovery and no other disqualifying features?

Accepted Answer

After 2 weeks, if symptom-free

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Immediately on discharge from hospital

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After 1 week, if symptom-free

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After 6 weeks, regardless of symptoms

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He must permanently cease driving

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