G'day all.
It looks like my aviation career is over! ✈️ ❌
I've had an abnormal pattern show on my recent ECG with further tests revealing drug-induced type 1 Brugada.
Type 1 Brugada syndrome is a rare heart condition that can cause abnormal heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias. This can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which is when the heart suddenly stops beating properly and can be life-threatening. The condition is caused by a problem with the electrical system of the heart, which controls the heart's rhythm. Symptoms of Type 1 Brugada syndrome can include fainting, chest pain, a feeling of skipped heartbeats and sudden cardiac death (SCD).
AVMED hasn't come back to me yet, but I'm certain I wont be able to hold a class 1 any more... even if it's only drug induced.
I'm lucky that coffee isn't on the list of drugs to avoid!
It's a statistical long shot (maybe 2 to 10 people) but i'm wondering if there are any Australian pilots with this condition on here?
Cheers, Crab.