Citation

Hull DH. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1994; 65(9): 866-868.

Affiliation

Royal Air Force Central Medical Establishment, London, United Kingdom.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7818458

Abstract

A healthy 38-year-old technician aircrewman gave a 3-month history of recurrent loss of consciousness. Treatment for presumptive post-traumatic epilepsy was unsuccessful. Repeated cardiac investigation was negative until an episode of unconsciousness while instrumentated with a "Cardio-memo" recorder showed that an attack was accompanied by cardiac asystole. Further (invasive) cardiac investigations including electrophysiological studies were normal. Insertion of a dual chamber pacemaker (mode DDD) prevented any further attacks over a period of 4 years' observation. He was found fit to resume restricted flying duties and has experienced no problems in the air or elsewhere.

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