Lipid Lowering Agents Aeromedical Concerns

Abstract : Hyperlipidemia is one of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease, a disease which, after a long asymptomatic period, may without warning cause sudden incapacitation due to angina, myocardial infarction or death. Hyperlipidemia is fairly common in military aviators, ranging from 30- 68.5% in NATO countries. In a survey among Greek fighter pilots, 10% had cholesterol levels over 300 mg/dl.