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Is Flying Safe While Having Metallic Stent?
hi,my mother had angioplasty 2 years back with metallic stenting. can she fly a 3 hours flight with metallic stent?will she hav a problem in flight or problem with security check with metallic stents in the airport?she is otherwise fine and asymptomatic on regualar medications.
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
Hi There
I understand your concern and I want to assure you that her stent will not present any problem with airport metal detector, but visiting the TSA (Transportation Security Administration ) website before you travel can keep you updated on any guideline changes and give you further peace of mind.
Yes she can fly a 3 hrs flight.
Good Luck
I understand your concern and I want to assure you that her stent will not present any problem with airport metal detector, but visiting the TSA (Transportation Security Administration ) website before you travel can keep you updated on any guideline changes and give you further peace of mind.
Yes she can fly a 3 hrs flight.
Good Luck
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