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Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent treated heart arrhythmia. We meet with a cardiology expert to discuss assessment, treatment, and new trends in taking care of the condition -- and then review your pathway to aeromedical certification.

The thyroid is often considered the "black box" gland -- not only to patients and pilots, but also to their providers.  In this episode, an expert in thyroid disease helps navigate common thyroid conditions, and we discuss the resulting aeromedical implications.  Can a pilot still get a medical with thyroid problems, and, if so, what limitations will there be on the certificate?

On this episode we review current events --  from three new antidepressant medications announced by the FAA as allowable for aeromedical certification to a recent report released by the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) regarding advances in mental health disclosure and certification.

Diabetes is a condition that not only can affect your health, but also your FAA aeromedical certification.  On this episode we interview an expert in diabetes who is also a pilot to learn more about detection, treatment, and ultimately, how to preserve your medical certificate.

Operation of remote unmanned aircraft, otherwise known as drone operation, has become the fastest growing segment of aviation in the country.  What does it take to become a drone pilot and do you have to have a medical certificate to fly one?

One of the most common issues affecting pilots is that of visual acuity.  On this episode, a Mayo Clinic optometrist covers the most common eye issues facing pilots. Are those aviator shades worth it?  Should pilots be worried about cataracts or glaucoma, and what about monovision correction or LASIK? Listen to find out....