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Driving Restrictions.

Limitations on operating a motor vehicle following cardiac surgery, typically lasting four to eight weeks after sternotomy. Restrictions exist because of sternal precautions, potential medication side effects, and reaction time concerns.

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What is driving restrictions?

Limitations on operating a motor vehicle following cardiac surgery, typically lasting four to eight weeks after sternotomy. Restrictions exist because of sternal precautions, potential medication side effects, and reaction time concerns.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Sternal Precautions
Activity restrictions following a sternotomy to protect the healing breastbone. Typically include...
Sternotomy
A surgical incision through the breastbone (sternum) to access the heart and major blood vessels....
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