Cardiovascular Tests

Detection of an undiagnosed heart or vascular finding during a physical examination may indicate the need for further testing and examination to adequately assess medical fitness for duty. Diagnostic-specific testing may be required to detect the presence and/or severity of cardiovascular diseases. The additional testing may be ordered by the medical examiner, primary care physician, cardiologist, or cardiovascular surgeon.

When requesting additional evaluation from a specialist, the specialist must understand the role and function of a driver; therefore, it is helpful if you include a description of the role of the driver and a copy of the applicable medical standard(s) and guidelines with the request.

Record additional tests in the Medical Examination Report Form, Section 6. LABORATORY AND OTHER TEST FINDINGS, and/or attach additional test reports.

The following link to select cardiovascular medical guidance/advisory criteria key points: