Is Travelling By Flight Safe When Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation?

Posted on Sat, 15 Oct 2016

Question: I have just been told I have atrial fibrilation. I am due to fly to vienna tomorrow and would like to know if it is safe for me to do so.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is important a careful physical exam and a complete review of your performed tests in order to conclude if it is safe for you to go on this trip.

For this reason, I recommend consulting with your physician and discuss on your ECG, cardiac ultrasound and blood lab tests result.

Coronary artery disease should be excluded ad a possible cause of atrial fibrillation.

Only your doctor should confirm if it is safe for you to go on this trip.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar