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Is It Safe To Travel In Aeroplane After Carotid Artery Dissection?
hi i am 51, 5 foot 3 and weigh 130 lbs. I am home from hospital 2 weeks with dissestion of carotid artery. Not sure what caused it yet. I am on wharfrin 2.5 my blood pressure is around 120 over 80. I am booked to fly to Ireland for two months on july 4th and a week later to London for 5 days vacation with my children. Is it safe for me to fly, and how important is it for me to be taking it easy at the moment, and for how long?
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that there are many controversy regarding carotid artery dissection and flying by plane after this disorder.
Many studies have shown a low risk for brain ischemia during flying after such disorder.
In my opinion, considering the changes in atmospheric pressure during flying, you may be at a slightly higher risk for stroke, especially considering the fact that no cause of dissection was found.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that there are many controversy regarding carotid artery dissection and flying by plane after this disorder.
Many studies have shown a low risk for brain ischemia during flying after such disorder.
In my opinion, considering the changes in atmospheric pressure during flying, you may be at a slightly higher risk for stroke, especially considering the fact that no cause of dissection was found.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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