title: An aviator with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
abstract: The clinical presentation, evaluation and diagnosis of an aviator with dilated cardiomyopathy of determined etiology are discussed. The aeromedical disposition and prognosis of this patient are also presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male