What ancillary information documentation must you obtain,and include in your medical examiner report, for a driver with a history ofcongestive heart failure (CHF)?
Explanation
Answer: C - Clearance by the treating cardiologist, echocardiogram, and Holter monitor results
This is the correct answer because for a medical examiner to be able to determine whether a driver with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) can be certified, she/he must confirm that the person is asymptomatic, tolerant to medication, has no ventricular arrhythmias, and a LVEF of 40% to 50%. The consultation with the treating cardiologist will provide evidence concerning the person’s symptoms, while the results of the echocardiogram and the Holter monitor will help determining the LVEF value and any possible arrhythmias, respectively.
