How soon may a driver be certified after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery?
Answer:
The driver should not return to driving sooner than 3 months after CABG, to allow the sternal incision to heal. The driver should meet all the following criteria:
Clearance by physician (usually cardiologist)
Resting echocardiogram with an LVEF >40% after CABG
Asymptomatic status with no angina
Last Updated : April 1, 2014