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Old 5th Nov 2008, 10:12
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Red face ah, yes, but . . . . . . . .

I assume 160/95 is the threshold to get flying again?
JAR regulations actually specify 160/90, but this is more than just a numbers game.

Once BP is found to be raised, the question has to be asked : "is there any other increased risk of incapacitation from cardio-vascular causes ?" So, as well as treating and recording the BP, the AME will want to assess other things such as family history, blood tests (lipids & electrolytes), exercise ECG, echocardiograph (especially if any murmurs heard).

Once all that is deemed satisfactory, then a return to flying status can be considered.
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