Does anyone have experience with being diagnosed with the benign form of atrial fibrillation (I think they call it "Lone Onset") and renewing a Cat 1?
Thanks.
Cat 1 Medical and Atrial Fibrillation
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Re: Cat 1 Medical and Atrial Fibrillation
http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/Cam/T ... brillatorsAtrial Fibrillation
There are 3 major concerns in the assessment of the risk of incapacitation in an individual with atrial fibrillation. The first is the hemodynamic effect of the arrhythmia itself. The second is the risk of embolism and the third is the risk of bleeding as a consequence of anticoagulation. Since risk is additive, the aggregate risk must remain within acceptable limits. Therefore it is possible that flying may be allowed for selected aircrew depending on their condition and the effect of treatment. The lowest risk is seen in those below 65 years of age who have intermittent or chronic, lone atrial fibrillation, i.e. no identifiable cause of the arrhythmia and no underlying structural heart disease. Annual follow-up in such cases should include 24 hr Holter monitoring. Individuals with atrial fibrillation who have 2 or more of the 5 major risk factors, including age > 65 years, structural heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and previous thromboembolism are considered to be above the threshold level of risk even when fully anticoagulated. Thus, older licence holders with structural heart disease generally have a cumulative risk of embolism and bleeding secondary to anticoagulation that exceeds the limit for medical certification.
Re: Cat 1 Medical and Atrial Fibrillation
Many thanks for the info and the great link. I always wondered if that info was public.
Cheers!
Does anybody know of anyone actively flying with it?
Cheers!
Does anybody know of anyone actively flying with it?
