BP hypertension or anxious mind?

[Space Monkey]

Awesome autocorrect

LOL. I thought that was intentional humor! Doh!

 

[JordanD]

Awesome autocorrect

Hah. My phone must have been like “there’s no way this guy is talking about vegetables, just change it to beer.”

 

[RetiredATLATC]

I've been chugging a LOT of beer juice lately, and it doesn't even have to be morning.

 

[FlightSurgeon]

Going to answer this strictly from an AME perspective. As long as you meet standards at your exam you should receive a medical. Standards for BP are 155/95. White Coat Syndrome is common and we understand that your BP may be artificially elevated at a visit. If BP doesn't meet standards an AME may repeat it after a wait period or check BP on the other arm. If it is still elevated they may bring you back within a week or so (we have a 2 week window) to check again. Finally we have the option of sending you to your PCP to be evaluated/treated and then rechecking and writing an addendum.

Aaron Florkowski, MD
FAA Designated Aviation Medical Examiner
www.kansascityame.com