Wow.
-I am assuming they are talking about PR intervals which are normally between 120 – 200 ms.
-Anything above 200 ms is considered an atrioventricular (AV) block, which though abnormal is common and can be followed with observation.
-But the medical provider than needs to classify AV as 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree and if see if patient is symptomatic.
-Treatments include avoiding Beta Blockers and some Calcium Channel Blockers because they will prolong PR intervals and make symptoms worse.
-In extreme cases, Pacemakers are used to correct the situation.
All that being said, I'm an Internal Medicine Physician Assistant in practice since 2006, and I can tell you that most medical professionals do not know how to completely interpret EKGs and I'm sure the FAA/Government knows this.
Stay away from planes, flight paths and self-driving Teslas!
Wow.
-I am assuming they are talking about PR intervals which are normally between 120 – 200 ms.
-Anything above 200 ms is considered an atrioventricular (AV) block, which though abnormal is common and can be followed with observation. -But the medical provider than needs to classify AV as 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree and if see if patient is symptomatic. -Treatments include avoiding Beta Blockers and some Calcium Channel Blockers because they will prolong PR intervals and make symptoms worse. -In extreme cases, Pacemakers are used to correct the situation.
All that being said, I'm an Internal Medicine Physician Assistant in practice since 2006, and I can tell you that most medical professionals do not know how to completely interpret EKGs and I'm sure the FAA/Government knows this.
Stay away from planes, flight paths and self-driving Teslas!
Great information. I love Physician Assistants! They are almost always smarter and explain things better than the ones calling themselves doctors.
Awe thank you!
I am so never flying but thank you for your great comment.