Foreword
The presence or development of cardiovascular disease in licenced aviation personnel, with the risk
of potential clinical manifestations, continues to be a major concern amongst aviation medical
practitioners world-wide.
With improvements in modern methods of medical and surgical treatment of cardiovascular disease,
many pilots and air traffic controllers have been able to return, after successful treatment, to licenced
duties without jeopardizing aviation safety.
This third edition of the Canadian cardiovascular guidelines to assist in the medical assessment of
cardiovascular fitness of licenced aviation personnel reflects some changes as a result of discussions and
recommendations during the aviation cardiology workshop held in Ottawa, on December 3rd, 2001,
arranged by Civil Aviation Medicine Branch, Transport Canada.
Physicians are reminded that these guidelines are to be used as a guide only, and they should not be
confused with the medical regulations set out in the Canadian Aviation Regulations part 424 published by
Transport Canada.
Civil Aviation Medicine Branch, Transport Canada, is again grateful for the enthusiastic support and
participation of all the expert panel members, and other individuals who provided advice and criticism.
Finally, a special word of thanks to Drs. James M. Wallace and Andreas T. Wielgosz for their efforts in
planning and co-chairing the workshop, and taking on the task of writing the text.
Comments are welcome, and any specific questions should be directed to Civil Aviation Medicine
Branch, Transport Canada, Ottawa or to any Regional Aviation Medical Officer. Contact information is
available from the Branch website at www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/cam
H.J. O’Neill, M.D.,D.Av. Med.
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