Aortic aneurysms
A late response I know, but just in case anyone else would like to know, that there is at least one, possibly two pilots returned to flying duties, after having found to have had an aortic aneurysm in the gulf region. I have had the ascending aorta replaced with Dacron tubing and the aortic valve replaced with a tissue valve, at the age then, of 50. I showed no symptoms and was otherwise very fit and healthy. It was 18 months later that I won back my my medical, through sheer persistence and determination.
The aneurysm was picked up through an ultrasound carried out seemingly at random by a specialist who was only to do a blood test.
I have no knowledge of ultrasounds being standard practise for an EK medical.
I hope this reply will be of help and perhaps give some hope to someone in similar circumstances.