Generally speaking, air travel is safe for people with implantable heart devices when their heart condition is stable. Always talk with your healthcare provider about your travel plans well ahead of time, so that you can have an evaluation, such as an electrocardiogram (EKG), if necessary, and get any specific advice.
Generally speaking, air travel is safe for people with implantable
heart devices when their heart condition is stable. Always talk
with your healthcare provider about your travel plans well ahead of
time, so that you can have an evaluation, such as...
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Betty Long, RN, MHA answered:Generally speaking, air travel is safe for people with implantable heart devices when their heart condition is stable. Always talk with your healthcare provider about your travel plans well ahead of time, so that you can have an evaluation, such as an electrocardiogram (EKG), if necessary, and get any specific advice.Generally speaking, air travel is safe for people with implantable heart devices when their heart condition is stable. Always talk with your healthcare provider about your travel plans well ahead of time, so that you can have an evaluation, such as... More