Case 1:

JF is a 42-year old previously healthy farmer who presented with sudden onset central chest pain of one hour duration to the ED. The pain is associated with sweating and radiates to the left arm and jaw. The area of discomfort is about the size of the fist.

Ragavendra R. Baliga, M.D
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiology
University Of Michigan

 

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This patient should be advised to refrain from driving for 16 weeks.

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Driving can begin a week after discharge if the patient is judged to be in compliance with individual state laws. Each state's Department of Motor Vehicles or its equivalent has mandated certain criteria that vary from state to state and must be met before operation of a motor vehicle after serious illness. These include such caveats as the need to be accompanied, to avoid stressful circumstances such as rush hour, inclement weather, night driving, heavy traffic, and high speeds.

 
 
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