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Is Flying Safe After A Stroke?

My husband had a major stroke in late January and is due to fly back to Canada tomorrow as he s a Canadian & I m aussie , his right arm is disabled and hard to walk & can t hold a conversation as its scrambled words that makes no sense at all .... should he be flying ? As I m not going with him ... please respond ASAP. ..
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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Hello,

He can safely fly after an attack of stroke. If the flight time is long, better to wear compression stockings to prevent embolism.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Flying Safe After A Stroke?

Hello, He can safely fly after an attack of stroke. If the flight time is long, better to wear compression stockings to prevent embolism. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician