Initial follow-up of aircrew for return to flight status should occur no sooner than 6 months after myocardial infarction (MI) and/or revascularisation to ensure acceptable flight safety risk. |
Highly recommended
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After return to flight, aircrew should at minimum have an annual follow-up with their primary care provider, aviation medical examiner and cardiologist. |
Highly recommended
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Annual review should include an ECG, resting echocardiogram and 24 hour Holter monitor. |
Consider
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Exercise stress testing is not recommended as a sole investigation to determine ischaemia in the assessment of aircrew post-MI/revascularisation. |
Not recommended
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