First Class Medical Blood Pressure Limits
Hello All,
I am graduating college in the next few months and will be attempting to get my first class medical before I begin the rest of my flight training. I have a couple questions regarding the BP limits. My blood pressure is somewhat elevated as it runs in the family. It averages 130/75 on my home monitor (rarely ever above 150/80).
I see the limit is 155/95, my BP is nearly never at this level and my physician has said to continue to monitor it but he does not want to prescribe medication at this point. My question is, if for whatever reason when I go to the AME it is at the limit what is the process of being certified? Will it be a long process to be issued a first class if the BP is elevated? On the FAA's website they say "Recheck the blood pressure. If the airman meets FAA specified limits on the second attempt, note this in Block 60 along with both readings." Does this mean if I am within this range on the second reading I will be issued a first class? Thank you for your time and help!