CDME Module 3: Cardiovascular, Hypertension-Blumenthal RS, et. al. Expert Panel Recommendations. Cardiovascular Disease and Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Safety

Blumenthal RS, et. al. Expert Panel Recommendations. Cardiovascular Disease and Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Safety

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Summary: This document is a summary of expert panel recommendations on cardiovascular disease and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver safety. The panel made recommendations for guidelines for CMV drivers with different cardiovascular conditions and suggested changes to the current guidelines. These recommendations aim to update and improve the guidelines to enhance safety on the road. The panel also recommends criteria for certifying low-risk individuals and changing certification criteria for individuals with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Limited evidence led to no specific conclusions or recommendations for individuals with other cardiovascular diseases.

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Presented to FMCSA, April 10, 2007

Keywords

expert panel recommendations

cardiovascular disease

commercial motor vehicle

CMV driver safety

guidelines

CMV drivers

cardiovascular conditions

suggested changes

certifying low-risk individuals

idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy