On 29 Nov 2005 06:54:38 -0800, "AJ" wrote:

I found this on the FAA "Pilot Medical Certification-Frequently Asked
Questions" page and I need to know what this disqualifying condition
means: "Coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated,
that has been symptomatic or clinically significant."

I recently underwent radiofrequency ablation, a nonsurgical procedure
used to treat some types of rapid heart beating. Would this disqualify
me from getting certified?

AJ

Although that is in the FAQ's, the relevant question on the FAA Medical is
different. That question (18g) is much more general and asks if you have
ever had "heart or vascular trouble".

You would have to answer that question "Yes" and submit appropriate
documentation from your physician(s) as well as hospital records.

Any statement from your treating physician should include a phrase that
attests that you are "not more likely to suffer sudden incapacitation than
the general population".

If your treatment has cured or controlled your problem, it is likely you
will qualify for a medical certificate; but that approval may not be able
to be given by the AME, and it may have to come from Oklahoma City. Again,
depending on the details, there may be a three or six month delay after the
procedure before they will issue a medical certificate.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)