Flying with SVT

[Seamstress]

Is it safe to fly if you suffer from SVT?

[RichardE]

Hi, I get SVTs occasionally although I can usually stop them nowadays without a trip to A&E But I've flown a few times, both short and long haul with no problems. To be safe though I'd suggest you have a quick chat to your GP and/or cardiologist just to make sure you'll have no trouble.

[qlucybell in reply to RichardE]

I'm scared of flying in case I have an episode in the air. I've had to be administered adenoseine 3 times as my svt wouldn't revert back by itself. Do you ask for extra meds before you fly?

Sian

Wakes, UK

[RichardE in reply to qlucybell]

Hi Sian,

No, I just took normal doses of my heart meds (ramipril, bisoprolol and aspirin).

I'd have a word with your cardiologist about your concerns though. If they haven't already mentioned it, you may be able to try vagus techniques like the valsalva manoeuver to stop the SVT without resorting to adenosine. With a bit of practise I've found that this works for me. But everyone is different and you should just check with your consultant that the technique is safe to try.

There's a link here to some more info :

nhs.uk/Conditions/Supravent...

All the best,

Richard.

[julieswann]

My daughter flew last year without any problems. Don't forget to mention it on your holiday insurance though. It didn't add much to our usual premium

[enforcer613]

agreed with RichardE below...