DVLA Flashcards
1
Q
Angioplasty
A
1 week off driving
2
Q
CABG
A
4 weeks off driving
3
Q
Acute coronary syndrome
A
4 weeks off driving, 1 week if successfully treated by angioplasty
4
Q
Angina
A
Can’t drive if symptoms occur at rest
5
Q
Pacemaker insertion
A
1 week off driving
6
Q
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
A
If implanted for sustained ventricular arrhythmia - strop driving for 6 months
If implantable prophylactically then stop driving for 1 month
7
Q
Successful catheter ablation
A
2 days off driving
8
Q
Aortic aneurysm of 6cm or more
A
Notify DVLA - licensing will be permitted subject to annual review
(>6.5cm or above = not allowed to drive)
