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Have Afib, Taking Xerelto, Metoprolol. Have Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Can Take Flight?
I have been diagnosed with afib. I am current taking 20mg of Xerelto and Metoprolol, 25mg, daily. I also have an Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm at the aortic root that is approx 5.5 cm. My cardiologist suggests I continue with the medication and then review in six months to see if the aneurysm gets larger. My question is, I am booked to fly to Cancun this July. Should I be worried about taking this flight under my condition?
Wed, 10 Apr 2013
doctor advice is correct, if your aneurysm increase more then 5 mm in 6 month then you need surgery.
you should investigate again in july before fly.
if at that time your heart rate in control , and echo same then you can fly
you should investigate again in july before fly.
if at that time your heart rate in control , and echo same then you can fly
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