Sign in

or Register now

MyHeartCentral.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Sunday, November, 08, 2009
  • Font size

After a triple bypass surgery how long before I can drive?

MKL
06/01/08
Answer This
Answers (2)
Martin Cane, M.D.
Martin Cane, M.D.
Close
Martin Cane, M.D. is Physician - Internal Medicine
Physician

Monday, June 02, 2008

MKL,

 

Thanks for your question.  There is no textbook answer to this question as it depends on many factors.  These include your particular surgery, your particular recovery course, any complications that might have occurred post-operatively (delay in healing, infection, abnormal cardiac rhythms), other underlying medical conditions, and your doctors.  The final decision will be your physicians', and it would be best to consult with your surgeon and/or cardiologist for their clearance to get behind the wheel again.

 

Best wishes for your continued recovery.

 

Martin Cane, M.D.

chopsaw
Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Driving : Should be able in about 3 weeks.

Answer This

Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women

Identify possible symptoms sooner than later.

Download Guide

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

View all questions (3526) >

Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of The HealthCentral Network. The HealthCentral Network does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.

  • Font size
  • Bookmark
  • Save