Mechanical prostheses; Mitral bioprostheses with non-sinus rhythm; Mitral valve repair with non-sinus rhythm
  • Private driving is permitted beginning 6 weeks after discharge with no thromboembolic complications on anticoagulant therapy.
  • Commercial driving is permitted beginning 3 months after discharge with no thromboembolic complications, receiving anticoagulant therapy, LVEF ≥ 35%, AND is NYHA Class I.
Aortic bioprostheses; Mitral prostheses with sinus rhythm; Mitral valve repair with sinus rhythm
  • Private driving is permitted beginning 6 weeks after discharge with no thromboembolic complications.
  • Commercial driving is permitted beginning 3 months after discharge with no thromboembolic complications, LVEF ≥ 35%, AND is NYHA Class I.