Key result
Minor ECG abnormalities affect ~22% of civil aviation pilots aged 55+, primarily as conduction disorders.
Why the study?
The prevalence and clinical significance of electrocardiogram findings in older civil aviation pilots needed to be evaluated for flight fitness and safety.
What is the prevalence of resting 12-lead electrocardiogram abnormalities in older civil aviation pilots?
Population
1189 older pilots aged 55 years and older
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May inform aeromedical ECG screening in older pilots; leaves open prognostic value for certification and safety.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,189)
No
What is the prevalence of resting 12-lead electrocardiogram abnormalities in older civil aviation pilots?
Older civil aviation pilots have a high prevalence of normal ECGs (78.5%) and a lower frequency of ECG deviations compared to the general population of the same age.
Kuzmina et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Electrocardiogram abnormalities (n=1,189). Resting 12-lead electrocardiogram was evaluated on Prevalence of minor electrocardiogram abnormalities. Minor electrocardiogram abnormalities were found in 21.5% of civil aviation pilots aged 55 years and older, with cardiac conduction disorders being the most common finding (16.1%).
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