Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification - Exam Techniques and Criteria for Qualification
Item 36. Heart
Medication:
The FAA will consider an Authorization for a Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate (Authorization) for most cardiac conditions. Applicants seeking further FAA consideration should be prepared to submit all past records and a report of a complete current cardiovascular evaluation in accordance with FAA specifications.
- Medications acceptable to the FAA for treatment of hypertension can be found in Pharmaceuticals (Therapeutic Medications) Antihypertensive
- Medication NOT ACCEPTABLE to the FAA can be found in the Do Not Issue/Do Not Fly document.
Last updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2026