The aim of this systematic review is to establish a resource of the probabilities of occurrence for a further vascular event over varying time periods after the initial MI or stroke, which can be used to assess an individual’s risk. The primary question to be answered by this review of MI and stroke is therefore: • What is the risk of a further vascular event (defined as: death, recurrence of a stroke, an MI, associated surgery) following a primary MI or stroke at time points: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years and 5 years and 10 years? Secondary questions include: • Is this a suitable means for stratifying drivers who have experienced an MI or stroke in terms of their risk of future events? A systematic review methodology was employed. A project advisory board including stakeholders from the Department for Transport, the DVLA and the Secretary of State for Transport’s Expert Advisory Panel on driving and disorders of the cardiovascular system has been set up at the beginning of the study. The group was consulted about the coverage of the literature review and the search terms to be used in the review. (Author/publisher)
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