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The minimum waiting period following PCI is: - 1 week The minimum waiting period after pacemaker implantation is: - 1 month The maximum thoracic aneurysm size allowable for certification is: - 3.5 cm After heart replacement surgery the minimum waiting period is: - 1 year After heart transplant surgery the maximum certification period is: - 6 months For mild aortic stenosis, how often should an echocardiogram be repeated? - 5 years For moderate aortic stenosis, how often should an echocardiogram be repeated? - 1-2 years What is the waiting period for pacemaker implantation related to syncope? - 3 months The waiting period following CABG is: - 3 months Anticoagulation for a cardiac condition may be certified up to: - 1 year Anticoagulation for a neurologic condition may be certified up to: - DO NOT CERTIFY What is the minimum LVEF for certification with respect to any cardiovascular condition? - 40% The minimum waiting period after surgical repair of an AAA is: - 3 monthsThe maximum certification after surgical repair of an AAA is: - 1 year The maximum certification of a patient with CHF is: - 1 year Drivers should exercise to a minimum of ___ MET on stress test. - 6 MET For drivers on coumadin, how often should they have their INR rechecked? - monthly What is the waiting period for an implanted cardiac defibrillator? - NONE. DO NOT CERTIFY What is the waiting period for WPW with a fib? - NONE. DO NOT CERTIFY What is the waiting period for stable angina? - 3 months What is the waiting period following MI? - 2 months What is the waiting period for hypertrophic cardio