A 55-year-old lorry driver had a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) treated successfully with PCI one week ago. He holds a Group 1 (car) ...

Question

A 55-year-old lorry driver had a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) treated successfully with PCI one week ago. He holds a Group 1 (car) licence only. He feels well and asks when he can resume driving his car. According to DVLA guidance, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He should not drive for at least 1 week after successful PCI, provided there are no other disqualifying features

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He can drive immediately with no restrictions

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He must stop driving for 6 weeks and notify DVLA

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He must stop driving permanently

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He cannot drive for 12 months

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA rules after myocardial infarction and PCI

A 55-year-old lorry driver had a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) treated successfully with PCI one week ago. He holds a Group 1 (car) licence only. He feels well and asks when he can resume driving his car. According to DVLA guidance, what is the most appropriate advice?