Pilots, Resuscitation, and Return-to-Flight

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On this episode, we access a world expert on complex cardiac arrhythmias that can result in sudden cardiac death.  Can a pilot resuscitated on the flight deck or in the field actually get back to flight duty?  What trends are being seen in the FAA cardiology panel when it comes to consideration of these conditions?  Why is it important to perform detailed research and provide data to the FAA to help shape future aeromedical decision making?