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Old 3rd Mar 2008, 12:38
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Patches O'Houlihan
 
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Unhappy Ventricular Ectopics in Hong Kong

During a recent 24hr holter, the doc picked up ectopic beats numbering about 7%.
This would seem to be a problem in obtaining a hong kong medical, which follows JAA law in that more than 2% ectopic beats require further investigation...

I cut out coffee, tea, coca-cola etc for about a month, then redid the holter. No real change.

My cardiologist says that I am asymptomatic and does not see any real complications. However, this being aviation...

Can anyone help with what further investigation might be required? Could I hold an unrestricted medical, specifically from Hong Kong, with an ectopic heartbeat? Is there any other way to reduce the frequency?? already tried magnesium, omega 3, no caffeine....
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