Lipid Lowering Agents Aeromedical Concerns
Abstract
Hyperlipidemia is one of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease, a disease which, after a long asymptomatic period, may without warning cause sudden incapacitation due to angina, myocardial infarction or death. Hyperlipidemia is fairly common in military aviators, ranging from 30- 68.5% in NATO countries. In a survey among Greek fighter pilots, 10% had cholesterol levels over 300 mg/dl.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP011041
Entities
People
- Themis Eliopoulos