Cases from the aerospace medicine residents' teaching file. Case #52. A flyer with syncope.
The clinical presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis of various types of syncope were discussed. The case also demonstrates the aeromedical management and disposition. This case was unique in that the aviator was initially denied a waiver and permanently grounded, but later returned to flying status.
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USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, TX.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology*