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Old 08-03-2019 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by turbinepilot2
Anyone know of a list of cardiologists who offer aviation first class medicals? Getting abnormal ECG flags and I think it's time to bring in a heavyweight.
Get a GOOD cardiologist conveniently close to where you live, then get the best treatment possible for whatever he/she finds and get copies for your AME.

This isn’t about getting a cardiologist who knows how to work the system, it’s about assuring the FAA that you have been optimally treated and reduced to the maximum extent possible the chances of you being suddenly incapacitated.

Their protocols for either cardiovascular disease:

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...ardiovascular/


Or cardiovascular disease resulting in an MI or requiring surgical treatment:

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...prot/coronary/

are actually pretty straightforward. Clearly in the latter cases they really cover their posteriors and it can easily take 6 months, but most people who follow accepted treatment guidelines get approved. So get an evaluation from the best cardiologist in your area and find out what - if anything - is going on.
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