Vulture
11th Mar 2001, 12:11
I have just been told that I have an atrial premature beat. I have experienced palpitations for a number of years (20) occassionally when tired, stressed or having had too much caffeine and I have had no problems with being cleared to fly.
I understand that Atrial premature beats are quite common in but it has not shown on any of my previous ECGs to my knowledge.
I have been experiencing palpitations for a few weeks recently so my guess is that this is simply the first time I've had them at the same time as an ECG. I do feel a little anxious about the job application and even more so about the ECG and lack of clear guidance so far.
The situation is complicated as I'm applying for a job and their process is quite slow. The CAA are not yet involved and my GP is no aviation expert.
The questions I have are; has anyone else experience of atrial premature beats and are they significant? i.e are you still flying without any waiver such as 'as or with a co-pilot'?. Am I right in linking palpitations and atrial premature beats?
I know I should wait for expert opinion but it has taken 10 days to get very little so far. I would be very grateful for any comments and advice. Thank you.
I understand that Atrial premature beats are quite common in but it has not shown on any of my previous ECGs to my knowledge.
I have been experiencing palpitations for a few weeks recently so my guess is that this is simply the first time I've had them at the same time as an ECG. I do feel a little anxious about the job application and even more so about the ECG and lack of clear guidance so far.
The situation is complicated as I'm applying for a job and their process is quite slow. The CAA are not yet involved and my GP is no aviation expert.
The questions I have are; has anyone else experience of atrial premature beats and are they significant? i.e are you still flying without any waiver such as 'as or with a co-pilot'?. Am I right in linking palpitations and atrial premature beats?
I know I should wait for expert opinion but it has taken 10 days to get very little so far. I would be very grateful for any comments and advice. Thank you.