Initial Class 2 (PPL)
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Initial Class 2 (PPL)
hi there.
just went to my GP and my blood preasure was high is there an AME in the forums the could tell me if i went for my class 2 medical and they saw i had hi blood preasure would they pass me or not?
advice is needed please.
Craig
just went to my GP and my blood preasure was high is there an AME in the forums the could tell me if i went for my class 2 medical and they saw i had hi blood preasure would they pass me or not?
advice is needed please.
Craig
Joined: Jul 2005
Aviation Qualifications: PPL
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From: West Sussex
Class 2 Medical
Hi Craig
At a Medical a couple of years ago my AME noticed that my blood pressure was slightly high (apparently not enough to fail the medical) but he advised that I contact my GP for further checks (to counter the "white coat effect"). My GP arranged for a series of tests with the practice nurse over a period of time, and yes, my blood pressure was slightly high. He advised that I take Atenolol which worked the oracle and brought my blood pressure down to acceptable limits.
Remember it is your health (and this is not a practice run) - Look after it. Taking blood pressure tablets (at lower strengths) will not affect your medical - but you must declare it to the AME.
Good luck.
Frelon
At a Medical a couple of years ago my AME noticed that my blood pressure was slightly high (apparently not enough to fail the medical) but he advised that I contact my GP for further checks (to counter the "white coat effect"). My GP arranged for a series of tests with the practice nurse over a period of time, and yes, my blood pressure was slightly high. He advised that I take Atenolol which worked the oracle and brought my blood pressure down to acceptable limits.
Remember it is your health (and this is not a practice run) - Look after it. Taking blood pressure tablets (at lower strengths) will not affect your medical - but you must declare it to the AME.
Good luck.
Frelon
Normally it is around 130/70 but as soon as I got for a medical it shoots up to 150/90.......
