CDME Module 3: Cardiovascular, Hypertension-Cardiovascular Advisory Panel Guidelines for the Medical Examination of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

Cardiovascular Advisory Panel Guidelines for the Medical Examination of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

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The document discusses guidelines for medical examination of commercial motor vehicle drivers with cardiovascular disease, including risk factors, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, and heart transplant recipients. It emphasizes the need for early identification and treatment, tobacco smoking and CHD, risk factor management, and regular monitoring. Certification and recertification requirements are outlined for each condition.

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FMCSA-MCP-02-002, October 2002

Keywords

medical examination

commercial motor vehicle drivers

cardiovascular disease

risk factors

valvular heart disease

arrhythmias

congenital heart disease

heart transplant recipients

early identification

treatment