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Tachycardia-Induced Cardiomyopathy As a Chronic Heart Failure Model in Swine
Published on: February 17, 2018
Abstract:
On account of the rapidly progressive nature of the disease, the high incidence of systemic embolism and arrhythmias, and the risk of sudden death, dilated cardiomyopathy is inconsistent with aircrew duties. In the small proportion of subjects who apparently make a satisfactory recovery , re-licensing may be considered once there is no requirement for medication and chest X-ray, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, exercise electrocardiogram, 24 h ambulatory electrocardiogram and left ventricular ejection fraction are all normal. These tests should initially be repeated annually and be associated with cardiological review.
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