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Conditions when the patient should be advised not to drive

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LICENCES (Group 1 entitlement)

  • angina
    • diving must cease when symptoms occur at rest or at the wheel
    • driving may recommence when satisfactory symptom control is achieved
    • DVLA need not be notified
  • acute coronary syndrome including myocardial infaraction
    • after MI, driving must cease for at least 4 weeks. Driving may recommence thereafter providing there is no other disqualifying condition
    • after a non ST elevation MI, driving may recommence 1 week after successful angioplasty, if there is no other disqualifying condition
    • DVLA need not be notified
  • coronary artery bypass grafting - see menu item

  • coronary angioplasty
    • driving must cease for at least 1/52
    • driving may recommence thereafter provided there is no other disqualifying condition
    • DVLA need not be notified
  • arrhythmia - see menu item

  • pacemaker insertion or successful catheter ablation - see menu item

  • implantable cardioverter defibrillator - see menu item

  • syncope - until cause identified and symptoms controlled

For up-to-date details then consult "At a Glance Guide to the Current Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive" and the website www.dvla.gov.uk.

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