Come Fly With Me: Hidden CVD Risks in Airline Pilots?

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Edited By: Manasi Talwadekar  TOPLINE: Cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities are prevalent among asymptomatic aircraft pilots referred for medical screening, but these individuals generally represent a healthy population with good functional capacity. However, the prevalence of cardiac structural findings, such as aortic dilation, warrants increased attention. METHODOLOGY: Stringent regulatory medical screeningsContinue Reading