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Is Air Travel Advisable For A Person With Heart Rate Of 143?

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Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Question: Been told i have atrial fibrillation and i go to the usa on wednesday can i fly now on medication
my beat rate was 143
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you'd better get your heart rate under control

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

143 is too fast! You'd better talk with your doctor to get your heart rate under control. If digoxin is not enough for you (physically active individuals may have high heart rates) then perhaps a beta blocker will slow your heart down. Other choices include the calcium channel blockers diltiazem and verapamil.

A very fast heart rate may cause symptoms even with mild exertion and may "tire" your heart if kept for long. Although you may travel without serious problems, you'd better stay on the safe side and contact your doctor before the trip. If a "fitness to fly" report is required, you'll have trouble finding a doctor to sign it with this heart rate!

I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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Is Air Travel Advisable For A Person With Heart Rate Of 143?

Brief Answer: you'd better get your heart rate under control Detailed Answer: Hello, 143 is too fast! You'd better talk with your doctor to get your heart rate under control. If digoxin is not enough for you (physically active individuals may have high heart rates) then perhaps a beta blocker will slow your heart down. Other choices include the calcium channel blockers diltiazem and verapamil. A very fast heart rate may cause symptoms even with mild exertion and may "tire" your heart if kept for long. Although you may travel without serious problems, you'd better stay on the safe side and contact your doctor before the trip. If a "fitness to fly" report is required, you'll have trouble finding a doctor to sign it with this heart rate! I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!