Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
I have been diagnosed with this condition (in the left ventricle) and, according to my research this condition is not certifiable for an FAA first class medical.
My Cardiologist tells me it's a very mild case and very rare (lucky me) only 1-2 mm thicker but that its not going to go away.
Strangely enough I used to have LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy) which I managed to resolve through better lifestyle and exercise but then it 'morphed' into this AHC
Cardiologist seems to think it may have been there all along but 'masked'
by the LVH
Anyone have any insight ? I have checked with ALPA aeromedical and they say not one pilot has been granted a 1st class medical with this condition.
I am out on medical leave with a different issue anyway but still hoped to return if I could resolve it and this is rather depressing news.