I was recently in the hospital where I had several SVT episodes.
The cardiologist claimed that it is a benign condition: it could be left untreated, treated with beta blockers or an ablation.
The electrophysiologist recommends only an ablation - says beta blockers don't work - they are essentially a placebo.
If I get an ablation the FAA won't review until 90 days have elapsed, after which they will spend their own sweet time reviewing records, which means I won't be flying this summer. The copays for the procedure would probably eliminate any discretionary income so I couldn't afford to fly anyway.
I would like an informed second opinion from a qualified VAF member.
Larry Tompkins
544WB -6A
W 52 Battle Ground, WA
The cardiologist claimed that it is a benign condition: it could be left untreated, treated with beta blockers or an ablation.
The electrophysiologist recommends only an ablation - says beta blockers don't work - they are essentially a placebo.
If I get an ablation the FAA won't review until 90 days have elapsed, after which they will spend their own sweet time reviewing records, which means I won't be flying this summer. The copays for the procedure would probably eliminate any discretionary income so I couldn't afford to fly anyway.
I would like an informed second opinion from a qualified VAF member.
Larry Tompkins
544WB -6A
W 52 Battle Ground, WA
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