FAA updates AME guidance on valve disease, atrial flutter, carotid stenosis and coronary imaging FAA medical officers announced AME-guide changes: new AASI/disposition rules for mitral valve disease, a streamlined post-ablation pathway for typical atrial flutter, a 'khaki' pathway for asymptomatic carotid/vertebral stenosis, and stated that coronary CTA will be acceptable only with CT-FFR (or after invasive cath) for high calcium scores.

The FAA has rolled out crucial updates to medical assessments for pilots, including new rules for mitral valve disease and atrial flutter that could impact your flying future!

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