DOT CDL EXAMS LOVELAND

Don't drink coffee or smoke cigarettes 30 minutes before having your blood pressure measured.
Before the test, sit for five minutes with your back supported and your feet flat on the ground. Rest your arm on a table at the level of your heart.
Wear short sleeves so your arm is exposed.
Go to the bathroom prior to the reading. A full bladder can change your blood pressure reading.
Get two readings, taken at least two minutes apart, and average the results.
Ask the doctor or nurse to tell you the blood pressure reading in numbers.
Eyeglasses? Contact lenses? Hearing aid? Whichever you use, bring it with you.
Bring a list of your current medications as well as the name and contact number of the doctor who prescribed them.
Complete the Driver Information and Health History sections of the Medical Examination Report form. Don't forget to sign and date the form.
Supply your provider with medical records for conditions such as diabetes, cardiac disease, sleep disorders, neurological conditions, etc. If you take medications for pain, psychiatric conditions, attention deficit disorder, or smoking cessation for example, bring a letter from your treating doctor.

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Loveland Medical Clinic- 1-970-227-0526 - Colorado DOT exam Service

Guidelines for history of chest pain

Minimum of 3 months with no resting angina or change in angina pattern or decreased response to medication.
Has stable angina
Is asymptomatic.
Tolerates medications.
Has a satisfactory Exercise Treadmill Test**

Evaluation and clearance from a cardiovascular specialist who understands the functions and demands of commercial driving. Bring signed note to exam.

Satisfactory ETT every two years.**

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Guidelines for history of a heart attack

Minimum 2-month waiting period post-MI
Is asymptomatic
Tolerates medications/cardiovascular therapy
Has a satisfactory Exercise Treadmill Test (post-MI approx.4-6 wks).**
LVEF greater than or equal to 40%
No resting ECG ischemic changes
No Angina at rest, or change in anginal pattern within 3 months of examination
Satisfactory ETT every 2 years.**

Clearance by a cardiovascular specialist who understands the functions and demands of commercial driving such as load/unloading cargo, tarping trailers, inspecting brake lines and putting on tire chains.

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Loveland Medical Clinic- 1-970-227-0526 - Colorado DOT exam Service

Loveland Medical Clinic

4105 Plum Creek dr #201

Loveland CO 80538

History of a heart stent

Mandatory 1 week waiting period
Is asymptomatic at the examination.
Tolerates medications.
Has no injury to the vascular access site.
No incomplete healing or complication at the vascular access site.
No Resting angina.
No Ischemic electrocardiogram (ECG) changes.
Following initial certification to drive, the driver should have a satisfactory Exercise Treadmill Test 3 to 6 months post-percutaneous coronary intervention and bring results to a 6-month follow-up examination.
Satisfactory ETT**

Clearance from a cardiovascular specialist who understands the functions and demands of commercial driving.

Satisfactory ETT every two years**

If an ETT is inconclusive, an imaging stress test may be indicated.

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History of heart bypass surgery

Minimum waiting period of 3 months post CABG
Healed sternum.
LVEF greater than or equal to 40%.
Asymptomatic status with no angina
Tolerance to medications, no orthostatic symptoms.
Yearly exam and clearance by a cardiologist.
Has no current diagnosis of CHD or CVD that exhibits syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive heart disease that interferes with the safe operation of a commercial motor Vehicle (CMV).
The following is required yearly beginning 5 years post CABG:

Still with no current diagnosis of CHD or CVD that exhibits syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive heart disease that interferes with the safe operation of a CMV.
Is responding to medication and has been advised regarding use and side effects that may interfere with operation of a CMV
Beginning 5 years post-surgery, he must have a satisfactory ETT yearly.**
Imaging stress test if indicated.
Has an LVEF equal to or greater than 40%
Your recommendation is that he can safely operate a CMV.