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Is It Safe To Fly With Congestive Heart Failure?
My husband has CHF and we would like to fly to Dnver. It is an 1hr and 40 minute flight. He would wear compression hose and drink plenty of water. He is currently in cardiac rehab, so he can walk a short distance. Will he be ok to go? If not flying, how about driving?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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It is better to avoid flying as it might cause worsening of cardiac status while taking off. It is better to drive as of now. Moreover it is difficult to get a medical assistance in a flight in case of emergency.
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It is better to avoid flying as it might cause worsening of cardiac status while taking off. It is better to drive as of now. Moreover it is difficult to get a medical assistance in a flight in case of emergency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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