Publications & Speaking

100+ Publications. NATO Award Winner. The Authority on Aviation Cardiology.

Three decades of research, clinical practice, and international leadership in aerospace medicine.

Landmark NATO Aviation Cardiology Series

10 Papers

A landmark series in Heart (BMJ) from the NATO Occupational Aviation Cardiology Working Group (HFM-251) — a 3-year international collaborative effort. Dr. Davenport served as Chairman and remains an active member.

An introduction to aviation cardiology

Heart, January 2019

PubMed
Assessing aeromedical risk: a three-dimensional risk matrix approach

Heart, January 2019
Management of established coronary artery disease in aircrew without myocardial infarction or revascularisation

Heart, January 2019
Management of established coronary artery disease in aircrew with previous myocardial infarction or revascularisation

Heart, November 2018
Management of cardiac conduction abnormalities and arrhythmia in aircrew

Heart, January 2019

PubMed
Heart muscle disease management in aircrew

Heart, November 2018
Contemporaneous management of valvular heart disease and aortopathy in aircrew

Heart, November 2018
Congenital heart disease in aircrew

Heart, January 2019
Non-coronary cardiac surgery and percutaneous cardiology procedures in aircrew

Heart, January 2019
The challenge of asymptomatic coronary artery disease in aircrew; detecting vulnerable plaque before the accident

Heart, 2018

Additional Research

Selected Publications

Occupational coronary artery disease assessment: moving beyond the stenosis paradigm

European Heart Journal, September 2019

PubMed
Multiple articles in Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance

2020, 2021, 2024
Author of all USAF cardiac aircrew waiver guides since 2009

United States Air Force

100+ Career Publications

Dr. Davenport has published over 100 papers across aviation cardiology, aerospace medicine, and related fields. His work has been cited 169+ times and has shaped international standards for cardiovascular fitness for flight.

Book Contribution

Fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine

Aerospace Medicine 5th Ed.

Chapter 2: Aerospace Cardiology

In Fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine, 5th Edition — the definitive textbook in the field.

Co-authored with Gary W. Gray and Edward David Nicol.

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Recognition

Awards & Honors

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NATO Science & Technology Award

Best Contribution to NATO Science & Technology Organization

2024

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Fellow, Aerospace Medical Association

Elected to Fellowship in the Aerospace Medical Association (FAsMA)

Class of 2019

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Fellow, American College of Cardiology

Board certified with Fellowship designation (FACC)

FACC

Leadership

Professional Leadership Positions

Aerospace Cardiology Consultant

USAF Surgeon General
Former Deputy Chairman & Chairman

NATO Occupational Aviation Cardiology Working Group
FAA Cardiovascular Specialty Consultant

Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

Federal Aviation Administration
Associate Professor of Medicine

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
Chief of Cardiology

USAF Aeromedical Consult Service

Speaking

Conferences & Presentations

Dr. Davenport is a sought-after speaker at aviation medicine conferences worldwide. His presentations draw on three decades of clinical experience, military service, and research leadership.

Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA)

International panels on screening for heart disease in aircrew

NATO Conferences

Three panels over three years (2017-2019) as part of the HFM-251 initiative

Aviation Events

Available for EAA AirVenture, Sun 'n Fun, and other major aviation events

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