FMCSA Course - 05a Cardiovascular Module

For CMV drivers, an abnormal ETT includes:

D) All the above
(True/False) It is recommended by the FMCSA CV Advisory Panel to utilize the exercise tolerance test (ETT) for a CMV driver presenting with CV risk factors but who is asymptomatic.

FALSE.

The ETT has low sensitivity and specificity among asymptomatic individuals.
(True/False) The presence of risk factors in an asymptomatic driver is sufficient reason to deny certification.

FALSE
What are the two preventive strategies in preventing CVD events?
- A. Detecting sub-clinical heart disease utilizing tests such as:
- - Exercise testing or pharmacologic testing
- - Radionuclide imaging
- - Ecocardiography - including ETT w/ echo
- - Angiography
- - Coronary calcium score
B. Risk factor detection and treatment
What are the non-controllable risk factors for CVD?
- Age - risk incr. faster in men > 45; women >55
- Gender - before 55, male risk >> female; after 55, male risk = female risk
- Family hx - father/brother w/ dx CVD before age 55; mother/sister before age 65
What are the controllable risk factors for CVD?
- Cholesterol - hi LDL, low HDL
- HTN
- DM
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Smoking

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FMCSA Course - 05a Cardiovascular Module

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FMCSA review cards for Cardiovascular Module

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2017-10-17T23:27:53Z

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