Diagnosed with Pulmanory Embolisms

av8rdrew

av8rdrew

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Hey Doc,

I was diagnosed about a month ago with PE in both lungs, left lung worse than right lung.

At this point, all of the blood tests that have been done have come back stating that my protein levels and other things are within normal range and my hematologist would like for me to do some other blood tests to check for what he described as less common causes.

I've spoken with my father and mothers relatives and no one is aware of this ever happening to anyone on either side of my family. Having said all of the above, what are your thoughts about me and an airline career? I am on Coumadin and I've been told I won't be able to fly again for about another month, how should I approach this with the FAA and how do people with this condition typically make out. From what I've read, it doesn't sound bad in terms of long term prognosis with treatment, but I'm also thinking about my flying career.

Thanks,

Drew
 
You need to be stable on the Coumadin for at least 2 months, have fully recovered. You must submit all hospital records plus Current status report including: Detailed family history of thromboembolic disease, Neoplastic workup, if clinically indicated, PT/PTT, Protein S & C, and Leiden Factor V.
If still anticoagulated, submit all (no less than monthly) INR from time of hospital discharge to present.

All of this must be submitted to the FAA for consideration for a Special Issuance medical certificate.
 
Thanks a million doc.

Drew


My Flight Surgeon said:
You need to be stable on the Coumadin for at least 2 months, have fully recovered. You must submit all hospital records plus Current status report including: Detailed family history of thromboembolic disease, Neoplastic workup, if clinically indicated, PT/PTT, Protein S & C, and Leiden Factor V.
If still anticoagulated, submit all (no less than monthly) INR from time of hospital discharge to present.

All of this must be submitted to the FAA for consideration for a Special Issuance medical certificate.
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My Flight Surgeon said:
You need to be stable on the Coumadin for at least 2 months, have fully recovered. You must submit all hospital records plus Current status report including: Detailed family history of thromboembolic disease, Neoplastic workup, if clinically indicated, PT/PTT, Protein S & C, and Leiden Factor V.
If still anticoagulated, submit all (no less than monthly) INR from time of hospital discharge to present.

All of this must be submitted to the FAA for consideration for a Special Issuance medical certificate.
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I am a bit confused. I thought is was 6 months stable on Coumadin and not 2 months. Or is there a difference between Pulmanory Embolisms and DVT?

On a side note, what happens if one drops to 1.98 INR at one point during this time? Does it mean it´s back to start and one starts all over or is there hope for a 'fudge factor'?
 
It is 2 months. I am looking at the FAA internal policy as I answer this post. The 6 months is minimal time of treatment for a DVT.

The INR should be in range (2-3) for 80% of the readings.
 
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