Table 4

Summary table of the recommended restrictions for aircrew with valvular heart disease

>MildModerateSevereAdditional considerations
Aortic stenosisUnfit for high-performance aircraftUnfit for soloUnfit
Aortic regurgitationUnfit for high-performance aircraft
Unfit for solo
Unfit
Mitral stenosisUnfit for high-performance aircraft
Unfit for solo
UnfitUnfitAF large atrium
Mitral regurgitationUnfit for high-performance aircraft
Unfit for solo
Unfit
Tricuspid stenosisUnfit for high-performance aircraft
Unfit for solo
UnfitUnfitArrhythmia, systolic dysfunction
Tricuspid regurgitationUnfit for high-performance aircraft
Unfit for solo
UnfitArrhythmia
Pulmonary stenosisUnfit for high-performance aircraft
Unfit for solo
UnfitUnfitArrhythmia
Pulmonary regurgitationUnfit for high-performance aircraft
Unfit for solo
UnfitArrhythmia, RV systolic dysfunction
  • AF, atrial fibrillation; RV, right ventricle.