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.

  1. Medications acceptable to the FAA for treatment of hypertension can be found in Pharmaceuticals (Therapeutic Medications) Antihypertensive
  2. Medication NOT ACCEPTABLE to the FAA can be found in the Do Not Issue/Do Not Fly document. 

 

Last updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2026