Federal Aviation Administration

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Decision Considerations
Disease Protocols - Cardiovascular Evaluation

A current cardiovascular evaluation must include:
  • An assessment of personal and family medical history
  • Clinical cardiac and general physical examination
  • An assessment and statement regarding the applicant�s medications, functional capacity, modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
  • Motivation for any necessary change
  • Prognosis for incapacitation
  • Blood chemistries (fasting blood sugar, current blood lipid profile to include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides) performed within the last 90 days

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