Stubby wrote:
Atrial fibrillation? (Increasingly common as we age)
Warfarin sodium? (Anticoagulant)
Atenolol (a beta-blocker)
I'm not 100% sure about atrial fibrillation but I believe that unless it is
severe and symptomatic, it is not disqualifying. Bouth Coumadin (wayfarin) and
Tenormin (atenolol) are specifically allowed.
From Part 67.211 (you will find 67.311 for a 3rd class certificate is
identical):
Cardiovascular standards for a second-class medical certificate are no
established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:
(a) Myocardial infarction;
(b) Angina pectoris;
(c) Coronary heart disease that has required treatment or, if untreated, that
has been symptomatic or clinically significant;
(d) Cardiac valve replacement;
(e) Permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation; or
(f) Heart replacement.
Standards for a first class medical are more limiting and a snake pit you'd be
wise to avoid.
--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
VE