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CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Driver Identification and History

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A 47-year-old male driver has had surgery 2 years ago and has an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD). What is the certification period for such a medical condition history?
  1. Six months, subject to clearance from the treating cardiologist
  2. One year, subject to LEVF of > 40%
  3. Two years, since more than three months have passed since his surgery
  4. Driver cannot be certified
Explanation
Answer: D - Driver cannot be certified

According to FMCSA’s guidelines, persons with ICDs are at high risk of sudden death or incapacitation and cannot be medically certified as CMV drivers.
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