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Old 12-17-2010, 04:28 AM
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Just lost my 1st class med due to Brugada syndrome www.brugada.com
I'm trying to find out if I can hold a lower class medical with this Disease. Is there anyone else out there with experience with this ??
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Old 12-20-2010, 07:32 PM
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Since it can result in unpredictable blackouts, I kind of suspect that the answer is no. Sudden incapacitation is the one thing the FAA will not take a chance on. Diabetics can hold a 3C, but they have to follow special procedures to monitor and control blood sugar in flight. If it can be controlled reliably with meds or pacemakers, then maybe a 2C, but I don't think there are any meds for that. Beta blockers don't help IIRC.

I would talk to these guys or another similar consultant outfit, they will at least be able to give you a definitive answer.

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Best of luck with this.
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