AggieMike88
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The original "I don't know it all" of aviation.
This morning, I had the annual "poke and prod" physical with my general practice doc. This is in preface to going to see the AME for my first 3rd class/student pilot medical exam on Wednesday, Feb. 24. (Dr. Gabriel Fried in Dallas, near KADS)
Main objective of the GP visit was not only for regular check up, but to get copies of items in my file, especially the records related to my sleep apnea.
GP Doc said all is pretty much well, was happy that my CPAP therapy is making a difference, but noted that my blood pressure was in the "lower end of the caution zone" as he put it. Not high enough to warrant medication, but a definite "monitor, continue losing weight, up the exercise, watch dietary intake, and return in 6-8 weeks for follow up".
Now the question I have for Dr. Bruce is the additional thing this doc has ordered: An echocardiogram focusing on a particular area of my heart. I don't beleive he suspects a major problem, but he explained he wants it done to rule out something that could be major if not caught early. He also knows my mother had a heart valve replacement 15 years ago, so he might also be checking for something congenital.
I do have my AME appointment set for Wednesday next week. GP Doc was hoping the echo lab will set an appointment before end of this week.
Dr Bruce -- How should this echo be reported to the AME and the new paperwork I'll be filing (remember, first ever visit)? This same (or similar exam) was performed 2 years ago for pretty much the same reason, but GP Doc evidently was satisfied with the results because no treatment or meds were prescribed. I got a feeling this will be a similar result.
Echo appointment has not been set, so I could always delay for short time if that strategy works.
As always thank you for your information, advice, and service to the airman community.
Main objective of the GP visit was not only for regular check up, but to get copies of items in my file, especially the records related to my sleep apnea.
GP Doc said all is pretty much well, was happy that my CPAP therapy is making a difference, but noted that my blood pressure was in the "lower end of the caution zone" as he put it. Not high enough to warrant medication, but a definite "monitor, continue losing weight, up the exercise, watch dietary intake, and return in 6-8 weeks for follow up".
Now the question I have for Dr. Bruce is the additional thing this doc has ordered: An echocardiogram focusing on a particular area of my heart. I don't beleive he suspects a major problem, but he explained he wants it done to rule out something that could be major if not caught early. He also knows my mother had a heart valve replacement 15 years ago, so he might also be checking for something congenital.
I do have my AME appointment set for Wednesday next week. GP Doc was hoping the echo lab will set an appointment before end of this week.
Dr Bruce -- How should this echo be reported to the AME and the new paperwork I'll be filing (remember, first ever visit)? This same (or similar exam) was performed 2 years ago for pretty much the same reason, but GP Doc evidently was satisfied with the results because no treatment or meds were prescribed. I got a feeling this will be a similar result.
Echo appointment has not been set, so I could always delay for short time if that strategy works.
As always thank you for your information, advice, and service to the airman community.