Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations
Disease Protocols
Hypertension - Followup
Followup evaluations must include a current status report describing at least the medications used and their dosages, the adequacy of blood pressure control, the presence or absence of side effects, the presence or absence of end-organ complications and the results of any appropriate tests or studies. A potassium level is required if the airman is taking a diuretic. This evaluation can be performed by the Examiner if the Examiner can attest to the accuracy of the above information. Hypertension followups are required annually for first- and second-class medical certificate applicants and at the time of renewal for third-class certificate applicants.
