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Old 07-12-2012, 11:38 AM
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i have a friend that really wants to be an airline pilot, however he was recently diagnosed with a very light case of WPW syndrome after an ECG for something unrelated. he has no symptoms and no history of arrhythmia. what are his chances of getting a first class medical?

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Old 07-12-2012, 11:52 AM
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i have a friend that really wants to be an airline pilot, however he was recently diagnosed with a very light case of WPW syndrome after an incidental ECG. he has no symptoms and no history of arrhythmia. what are his chances of getting a first class medical?
I'm no doctor; but my guess is not good. It's probably best to give your local AME or surgeon an email.
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Old 07-12-2012, 12:48 PM
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Untreated, I would think zero chance of any class medical since there is a risk of sudden incapacitation. Maybe it can be treated with beta blockers or something?

This site has some detailed medical condition info...

http://aviationmedicine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home
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Old 07-12-2012, 12:51 PM
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rickair7777, i got this from your site:
"The FAA Guide to Aviation Medical Examiners does not disqualify pilots with WPW who have not had a significant arrhythmia from holding any class of medical certificate. Those with arrhythmias will require control of the condition before medical certification."
So now you got me confused

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Old 07-13-2012, 12:05 PM
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apply, ame will defer to faa, they ask for records - tests, you comply and presto!
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Old 07-14-2012, 06:51 PM
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and that's good enough for the airlines?
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