Military Flying and Aeromedical Evaluation of Cardiac Arrhythmias.
Abstract
The evaluation and management of cardiac arrhythmias in military aircrew members are complex, and perhaps, more aggressive than clinical cardiologists, internists, and family physicians expect. However, these policies are based on the needs of the services, mission completion requirements, public safety, and an extensive, ongoing, observational epidemiology research program of the military flying population. This paper summarizes the general considerations of the flying environment as they relate to cardiac arrhythmias. A discussion of the screening principles and epidemiologic confounders is followed by a summary of the joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army waiver policy on cardiac arrhythmias and flying duties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA291595
Entities
People
- Kevin T. Mason
Organizations
- United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab