Getting a 3rd class medical after a heart attack

[blackvette702]

I had a heart attack more than 5 years ago. I want to start flying again. Is it possible to get a 3rd class medical?

 

[PaulS]

I had a heart attack more than 5 years ago. I want to start flying again. Is it possible to get a 3rd class medical?

Yup, if you are healthy enough.

 

[AggieMike88]

I had a heart attack more than 5 years ago. I want to start flying again. Is it possible to get a 3rd class medical?

Yes...

There will be some tests to do and some documentation to gather to prove you're in good health. For a third class medical these include
A current cardiovascular evaluation that must include**:

• Hospital Admission History and Physical report;
• Hospital Operative report;
• Hospital Discharge summary;
• All diagnostic test results, including complete ECG treadmill tracings (originals or legible copies) and make, model, and serial number of implanted stents, if applicable.
• Cardiologist report including:
  • An assessment of personal and family medical history
  • Cardiac examination and general physical examination
  • Blood chemistry profile with fasting plasma glucose level and total cholesterol with HDL, LDL, and triglycerides
  • A comment regarding your medication, the dosage, and frequency of use
• A maximum exercise treadmill stress test demonstrating functional capacity equivalent to completion of Stage III (9 minutes) of the 12-lead Bruce protocol.

** this is from AOPA's website​

Some reading for you:

3RD CLASS MEDICAL CERTIFICATION-HEART ATTACK AND/OR STENT
Special Issuances - Third-Class AME Assisted - Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)​

 

[blackvette702]

Thanks for the info.

 

[AggieMike88]

Thanks for the info.

You're welcome! Do keep us in the loop as your progress toward the skies

 

[lbfjrmd]

I concur with AggieMike88's directions!

 

[blackvette702]

I contacted the hospital and they no longer have my medical record of the heart attack. They said the records were purged a few years ago.

 

[AggieMike88]

I contacted the hospital and they no longer have my medical record of the heart attack. They said the records were purged a few years ago.

Check with your cardiologist and see what is available from him/her.

@bbchien and @lbfjrmd .... any other wisdom regarding obtaining the required records or being unable to?