[Blood lipids and the incidence of hyperlipidemia in pilots].

The content of cholesterol and triglycerides was measured in healthy pilots. Over 1500 subjects were examined and age-related norms of the parameter were established. They were compared with published data.

[Rare cases of severe heart rhythm disturbances during the hypoxic function test].

Cases of severe rhythm disorders of cardiac activity--the syncope developing lasting up to 34 seconds, are described in practically healthy individuals undergoing the hypoxic functional test. It is concluded that the hypoxic functional tests require a specially trained physician who must not only stop the test, but also give the patient immediate aid.