Hole in the heart.
 

Does anyone have a definite answer as to whether or not a hole in the heart, once repaired, will stop someone from flying as cabin crew?
Thank you for your help.

Hey.

I started a similar thread about his a few weeks back.

It depends on what 'type' you have. Some of them don't need fixing and can just be left as they are, so i doubt it would effect you being cabin crew.

Have a look here.

http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teen...the-heart.html

I would have thought that most, once repaired would be fine. Some may even be fine without repair. Functional effects of relative hypoxia at altitude with possible vigorous exercise important

Hi,
Thank you both for your replies and for the link. I appreciate the help.

All the best.

Atrial Septal Defect
 

Will this cause a problem in obtaining a ukcaa class 1 medical?

Thank You
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