I was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse (heart murmur) when I was 23. This was diagnosed during my initial class one medical. I was shocked and very concerned as I never thought anything was wrong. Consequently, I was sent to St Thomas's hospital in london to have an ECG and a Holter device fitted for 24 hours. It was confirmed that I had a heart murmur but at the lowest grade. It is always picked up in every medical i have but I have been told its nothing to worry about and just have to monitor it every 2 years.
I am employed as a commercial pilot and trust me, I am probably one of the most healthiest guys in the company!!
I am sure all the stress in becoming a pilot (10 years of it) had its part in causing a heart murmur!!
Anyway, i was told its nothing to worry about. The only thing I do worry about is the extra expense I have to pay for Life insurance and not being accepted for Critical Illness cover as the insurance companies think this is a risk!! Although the CAA don't.