DVLA: CV disorders

Question 1

hypertension -

Answer 1

can drive unless treatment causes unacceptable side effects, no need to notify DVLA. If Group 2 Entitlement the disqualifies from driving if resting BP consistently 180 mmHg systolic or more and/or 100 mm Hg diastolic or more

Question 2

angioplasty (elective)

Answer 2

• 1 week off driving

Question 3

CABG -

Answer 3

4 weeks off driving

Question 4

acute coronary syndrome-

Answer 4

4 weeks off driving, 1 week if successfully treated by angioplasty

Question 5

angina

Answer 5

• driving must cease if symptoms occur at rest/at the wheel

Question 6

pacemaker insertion

Answer 6

• 1 week off driving

implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD): if implanted for sustained ventricular arrhythmia: cease driving for 6 months.

If implanted prophylatically then cease driving for 1 month.

Having an ICD results in a permanent bar for 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

successful catheter ablation for an arrhythmia-

Answer 8

2 days off driving

Question 9

heart transplant:

Answer 9

DVLA do not need to be notified