Cardiovascular Disease: Coronary Artery Disease
Introduction
Public Safety Workers (PSWs) with known coronary artery disease (CAD) may be capable of safe and effective job performance. Howeve...
Overview of Medical Evaluation
Fitness-for-duty medical e...
No Known CAD
PSWs whose 10-year cardiov...
Known CAD
Angina:
Any PSW with stable or unstable angina (current or by history) should be provided with work restrictions and ...
Table 1: Minimum Recovery Period Recommended by Other Organizations
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Appendix A: Calculation of cardiovascular risk in PSWs with no known CAD
PSWs ≥40 years of age should be assessed annually for their cardiova...
Appendix B: Medical Fitness for Duty vs. Physical Fitness
It is important to recognize the difference between 1) medical fitness for duty (i.e....
Males: Calculation of 2 -year Framingham Risk Score (No Prior CAD)
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Females: Calculation of 2-year Framingham Risk Score (No Prior CAD)
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References
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