A 55-year-old man with recurrent syncope due to documented ventricular tachycardia is being investigated by cardiology. He continues to drive his car ...

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A 55-year-old man with recurrent syncope due to documented ventricular tachycardia is being investigated by cardiology. He continues to drive his car (Group 1). What is the most appropriate advice regarding driving?

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He must stop driving and notify DVLA immediately

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He may continue driving until treatment is completed

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He can drive if he feels prodromal symptoms

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He only needs to inform his insurance company

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He can continue driving with a passenger present

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Driving with arrhythmias

A 55-year-old man with recurrent syncope due to documented ventricular tachycardia is being investigated by cardiology. He continues to drive his car (Group 1). What is the most appropriate advice regarding driving?