General:

You must provide your medical examiner with the following information:

•    Date onset of Thoracic Aneurysm.

•    Name and location of treating health care professional.

•    What interventions have been done, surgical repair?

•    Medications you are taking.

•    Treatment plan / frequency of testing

•    Last dose of Anticagulant (If taking)

•    Last INR: if on Warfarin (Coumadin)

•    Use of Oxygen

•    Side effects of medication. 

•    Report:

Any history of chest pain, upper back pain, shortness of breath, swelling of ankles, dizziness or fatigue.

Certification following Thoracic Aneurysm Diagnosis

1. Aneurysm ≤3.5cm - requires vascular clearance.

2. Aneurysm >3.5cm – Disqualify

Must tolerate medicine without side effects.

CERTIFY FOR:  Maximum of 1 year

Certification following Thoracic Aneurysm Repair

1. 3 month waiting period.

2. Vascular surgery clearance.

Must tolerate medicine without side effects.

CERTIFY FOR:  Maximum of 1 year