Driving after heart attack

[carer999]

A friend had a heart attack 4 weeks ago. He has been told he needs a triple bypass. Can he drive whilst he is waiting for the bypass?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Most but not all people can resume driving 4 - 6 weeks after a heart attack subject to permission being given by their GP/cardiolgist. They should also inform their insurance company.

They should not drive if driving causes angina. Long distance driving is also best avoided.

So they need to speak to their GP/cardiolgist in the first instance. Driving without getting permission first is a criminal offence.

[thetidders]

I didnt have a heart attack but after an angiogram I was told that I had to have a triple bypass due to 2 arteries being totally blocked & another 96% blocked. The cardiologist then told me that I shouldn’t drive. I took his advice.

Jean

[STUBAX]

Really his cardiology team should have explained the situation as they have all the facts about his circumstances, I would suggest contacting them in the first instance.

[Driver11]

Hi go onto the DVLA web site as it gives you all the information relating to when or if you can drive

Good luck

[Auiron]

Driving with a heart or circulatory condition

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[carer999]

Thank you for all you comments. I will pass them on. It appears he has been discharged with little advice and support.