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Is It Safe To Fly A Week After Having Cardiac Arrest?
i suffered a cardiac arrest for 4 mins 6 days ago during a laparoscopy in my stomach. I am feeling fine now, though my chest is till sore and tight. I would like to visit my parents to assure them I am fine but this involves an hours flight. Am I safe to do so?
If doctors have given you clearance then it should not cause any problems. Since there was a cause for arrest, this should not recur and I think I should be safe. I guess your heart function is normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode
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Is It Safe To Fly A Week After Having Cardiac Arrest?
Hi, If doctors have given you clearance then it should not cause any problems. Since there was a cause for arrest, this should not recur and I think I should be safe. I guess your heart function is normal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode