flying after heart attack

[Crumble2]

I have had PAF for 10 years and manage it ok through diet, rest and exercise . I have flown a few times so I don’t think that’s a problem. However, I had a heart attack in March 2021- my own fault. I’d opted to not go on an anti coagulant, went into afib for 12 hours and thought that was ok. (It was lockdown kind of time and I was eating too much sugar🙄.) then I had a heart attack the next day. It was due to a blood clot. I had a huge range of tests and was out in 3 days. I’m fine now. My arteries are apparently ‘beautiful’- the word used by the consultant. Is there any reason why I should not fly again? I’d dearly love to go to Frankfurt Christmas market again and holiday for a few days. Any advice for me, please?

[BobD Volunteer]

No reason I can think of. Stay well hydrated at all times, give penty of time so stress is reduced and go easy on the Gluwine.

[Crumble2 in reply to BobD]

thank you for the advice 👌🏻

sadly, I drink the children’s version of Gluwine now - but I love the gingerbread and roasted nuts. 😂

[2learn]

Get good travel insurance just in case

[Crumble2 in reply to 2learn]

thanks for the advice; will do. 😊

[rosyG]

assuming you are anti-coagulated now?

[Crumble2 in reply to rosyG]

yes, I’m on apixaban since the heart attack.