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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

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

My BP is always high when I go to see a doctor :O Normally it is around 130/70 but as soon as I got for a medical it shoots up to 150/90.......