Federal Aviation Administration

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations

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  • |  Updated: 10:09 am ET May 31, 2006

Disease Protocols
Coronary Heart Disease

Myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, or other evidence of coronary heart disease are covered in this protocol. Reports and test results relating to the diagnosis in accordance with the attached protocol must be obtained and forwarded to the AMCD.
  1. Requirements are for consideration for any class of airman medical certification.
  2. Additional requirements for first or unlimited second-class
    medical certification.
  3. Certification.
  4. Coronary Intervention (CABG, Rotoblation, Atherectomy, PTCA, and STENT).