Section 415-104-628. Heart and vascular system—Miscellaneous.

The following conditions of the heart and vascular system are causes for rejection of membership:

(1) Aneurysm of the heart or major vessel, congenital or acquired;

(2) History and evidence of a congenital abnormality which has been treated by surgery but with residual abnormalities or complications, for example: Patent ductus arteriosus with residual cardiac enlargement or pulmonary hypertension; resection of a coarctation of the aorta without a graft when there are other cardiac abnormalities or complications; closure of a secundum type atrial septal defect when there are residual abnormalities or complications;

(3) Major congenital abnormalities and defects of the heart and vessels unless satisfactorily corrected without residuals or complications. Uncomplicated dextrocardia and other minor asymptomatic anomalies are acceptable;

(4) Substantiated history of rheumatic fever or chorea within the previous two years, recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever or chorea at any time, or with evidence of residual cardiac damage.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-628, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-50-130.]

RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-628, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-50-130.