Does AFib disqualify you from flying?

The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeats), while disqualifying for pilots, is usually approvable through the special issuance process. The FAA recently issued new guidelines for the initial evaluations of pilots who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.



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If you have signs and symptoms of heart failure and further treatment is planned, you are considered to be at high risk of another heart attack. In this case, you should wait until you are in a more stable condition before flying. Always speak to your GP or specialist before flying after you have had a heart attack.

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It is extremely rare for significant arrhythmias to occur during air travel, and air travel itself does not cause clinically significant arrhythmias. Patients with arrhythmia can travel by plane safely if they are asymptomatic or clinically stable.

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