i want to fly on holiday to spain for 2 weeks on 24/02/07 do you think it will be okay after i had a suspected mild heart attach on 11/02/07
2007-02-16 22:38:35 · 19 answers · asked by susan t 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
You will have to ask either the cardiac rehabilitation nurse or your consultant, but in all honesty probably not
2007-02-16 22:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let's ask the experts... "Whether or not you are fit enough to fly will depend on your individual recovery. This may be a matter of weeks, although your doctor or specialist may advise you to wait longer. If you are able to walk briskly on the flat for 100 yards without chest pain or undue breathlessness, you will probably be considered fit to travel. If necessary, you can obtain a Medical Information Form, or MEDIF, from the airline office. This should be completed by your doctor and returned to the airline so that any special provisions for your journey can be made before you travel. It is important that you take a good supply of your medications on holiday, including your GTN (glycerol trinitrate) tablets or spray if you have angina". That's according to the British Heart Foundation.
And according to Dr Richard Fogoros, patients should not fly if:
* they have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction) within the past two weeks
* they have had coronary artery stent placement within the past two weeks
* they have had coronary artery bypass surgery within the past three weeks (longer if they have had pulmonary complications)
* they have unstable angina, poorly controlled heart failure, or uncontrolled arrhythmias
So I very much doubt you'll be OK to travel, and you need to check with your doctor and airline. Better be safe than sorry!
2007-02-17 10:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by Fences and windows 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st problem either you did or you didn't have a heart attack. The term suspected heart attack can really only be applies to a patient before they have had their investigations!
If your serial ECGs taken over a period showed nothing acute and 2 measurements of Treponin T ( The current enzyme test for damage to heart muscle) were normal and finally you had a negative exercise test. Then you are clear and there are no issues.
If any of these tests were positive, or for example you are still waiting for your exercise test then I would advise against flying at this stage.
If this is the case and you have holiday insurance it should be covered. If you do however decide to travel ensure you notify the insurance company of what has happened and ensure they still agree to cover you.
Check with your GP he should have more details of your case.
2007-02-17 00:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your doctor that's the right person to tell you
Remember to fill in the insurance forms properly declaring everything to make sure you are fully insured
Apart from that
Have a good holiday
2007-02-17 03:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The obvious answer here is to consult your doctor. If you fly without consulting ( and I would also get a letter from her/him stating you were safe to fly) then if anything else happened your insurance may not indemnify you. So, first step doctors and get her/his opinion. Don't forget the letter. Happy Holiday D
2007-02-16 22:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had three heart attacks and i go on holiday twice a year, but you must tell the insurance first as it is void if you have or not, if you have had a mild heart attack the hospital does know with your blood samples or angiogram, if you never had blood tests or angiogram , then it is just a guess by the doctor ,dont worry,
2007-02-18 00:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by andrew h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not ask your doctor and one way or the other you will have a contented mind. I travel to Spain often and i have heart problem and provided you take out insurance declaring your recent attack (it will cost you extra) but if you dont declare your insurance is void Good Luck dont forget your EHI card
2007-02-18 19:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt but if you do, and presume you have already booked it, then make sure your insurance is valid. I thought they could tell by blood tests if it was a mild heart attack or not. My husband had one similar in October, and i wouldnt want him to fly.
2007-02-16 23:19:28 · answer #8 · answered by Caroline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it a heart attack a suspected heart attack? Check with you GP as your tavel insurance may be void if you don tell the insurance company
2007-02-16 22:45:06 · answer #9 · answered by leedsmikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and see your doctor. If you had a suspected heart attack, wouldn't you have to have a doctor's certificate to fly anyway?
2007-02-18 08:03:06 · answer #10 · answered by pixiedust 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋