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Can One Fly With A Cava Filter Cordis Optease In The Vein?

Hello doctor. I have a cava filter (cordis optease) installed in main vein for 5 months now. Dvt along left leg to cava vein partially recanalized. Is it safe for me to have a long flight (about 10 hours), and what precautions I need to take? Thankful in advance.
Fri, 14 Apr 2017
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Respected Sir, hi I evaluated your query.
Yes definately you can fly with certain precautions dear.
* avoid constant sitting continuously in same position.
* have intermittent walk for certain steps.
* take all your current medications with you.
* avoid smoking / alcohol consumption if doing.
* keep you BP , Blood sugar, cholestrol level under control.
* Ask your treating Dr. if any emergency medications to be carried along
with needed or not ?
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health care Magic and reviewing my answer.
Regards
Wishing you uneventful , pleasant journey in advance.
Take care dear bye.
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Can One Fly With A Cava Filter Cordis Optease In The Vein?

Respected Sir, hi I evaluated your query. Yes definately you can fly with certain precautions dear. * avoid constant sitting continuously in same position. * have intermittent walk for certain steps. * take all your current medications with you. * avoid smoking / alcohol consumption if doing. * keep you BP , Blood sugar, cholestrol level under control. * Ask your treating Dr. if any emergency medications to be carried along with needed or not ? Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health care Magic and reviewing my answer. Regards Wishing you uneventful , pleasant journey in advance. Take care dear bye.