A 5-year review of atrial fibrillation in military aircrew.

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cause of disqualification from flying in both civilian and military aircrew. We reviewed 5 yr of atrial fibrillation management in the Royal Air Force (RAF) from both a clinical and occupational perspective.

Methods: Patients were identified from the RAF Medical Boards (RAFMB) electronic database using search terms "atrial," "fibrillation," and "arrhythmia.