DVLA: cardiovascular disorders

Question 1

angioplasty (elective) / PCI

Answer 1

1 week of driving

Question 2

CABG

Answer 2

4 weeks off driving

Question 3

acute coronary syndrome

Answer 3

4 weeks off driving

Question 4

pacemaker insertion

Answer 4

1 week off driving

Question 5

implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
if implanted for sustained ventricular arrhythmia

Answer 5

cease driving for 6 months

Question 6

Having an ICD results in a permanent bar for

Answer 6

Group 2 drivers

Question 7

aortic aneurysm of 6cm or more

Answer 7

notify DVLA. Licensing will be permitted subject to ANNUAL review.
an aortic diameter of 6.5 cm or more disqualifies patients from driving

Question 8

heart transplant:

Answer 8

do not drive for 6 weeks, no need to notify DVLA

Question 9

if resting BP consistently 180 mmHg systolic or more and/or 100 mm Hg diastolic or more

Answer 9

disqualifies from driving group 2

Question 10

lvef of less than 40 percent

Answer 10

Bars someone from driving group 2 ( driving a lorry )

Question 11

if ICD implanted prophylactically then cease driving for

Answer 11

1 month.