An evaluation of the fitness of persons with ischemic heart disease for driving motor vehicles is underway. Laboratory and driving tests have been conducted. The submaximal physical work capacity is defined as the greatest workload at which the patient is able to perform in a steady-state under aerobic conditions during the last 2½ minute of a 5 minute effort. A psychological evaluation was made also. Findings on control subjects and those with is chemic heart disease are compared.
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