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CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Driver Identification and History

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A 41-year-old male presents for examination. He has a history of thoracic aortic aneurysm which is reported by his treating cardio-vascular specialistas being 2.9 cm. How would you handle this case and what is the medical certification period for this medical history?
  1. Request a cardiologist report; biennial certification.
  2. Query and evaluate digestive system disorders; annual certification.
  3. Disqualify the person.
  4. Query and evaluate other associated cardiovascular diseases; annual certification.
Explanation
Answer: D - Query and evaluate other associated cardiovascular diseases; annual certification.

This is the correct answer because as per FMCSA’s guidelines, persons with a thoracic aortic aneurysm of less than 3.5 cm may be certified annually after thorough evaluation and ruling out of any associated cardiovascular diseases.
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