What Happens After a Valve Job?
- Author
- Mayo Clinic Aerospace Medicine
- Published
- Fri 07 Feb 2025
- Episode Link
- None
On this episode, we discuss what pilots need to be prepared for after undergoing heart valve repair or replacement. How long is the stand down time? What tests are needed? What should the cardiologists say in their note in order to avoid sabotaging the chances for a medical certificate?
