Is it safe to travel by flight (10 hours journey) soon after having a stent fitted?

[SwapnaliP]

Hi ,

Is it safe to travel by flight (10 hours journey) after having a stent fitted for 2 weeks?

[Lowerfield_no_more]

Ask the cardio unit who carried out your procedure. They are qualified to answer.

[Goonerboy6661]

This is a question for your care team, although insurance maybe an issue.

[fishonabike in reply to Goonerboy6661]

SwapnaliP Have you informed the company who provide your travel insurance? If you don't it could void your cover and they would not pay out on a claim if anything happens

[HenryTudor]

As it’s only two weeks you should get a “fit to fly” letter, which will answer your question. Insurance, as someone else has mentioned, is also an issue.

[Cruise1]

I was told 6 weeks by my consultant and that was for a short haul flight. I always wear flight socks too even though it’s over 4 years since my stents.

[Catlover1981]

I would get clarification from your consultant. He/she will write a short letter either confirming you are safe to fly or not so you can get a refund.

[Catlover1981]

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[Hoocher62]

I had to wait 6 weeks after my stent was fitted and thst was only short haul 2 hrs. I always wear flight socks on any flight now, even though it is over 5 yrs. You must also tell insurance about the stent and any medication you are on or it could invalidate it.

[Kizzie54]

You cannot fly until 6 weeks ater having a stent fitted and you must advise your travel insurers. The consultant will be able to provide a letter for your insurers if necessary.

[Sb1171]

How soon can you fly after having a stent fitted?

It’s not generally recommended to take a long-haul flight soon after having a stent fitted but if you are generally well, and have chatted through your circumstances with your doctor, you may be fit to fly:

Two days after a planned, uncomplicated angioplasty

Three to ten days after an uncomplicated heart attack

Four to six weeks after a complicated or major heart attack

Source:

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...