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Is Traveling By Train Safe For A Person Diagnosed With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?
I have PAH which I am under a doctors care for and take medication for.I am in good shape otherwise and exercise regularly with no issues.I have a trip planned that is a train ride up to the summit of mt. Washington in nh.The elevation is 6200ft and I am wondering if that is going to be a problem?
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
Hello,
Traveling to a high altitude in the setting of PAH can be risky and is not advisable, even if you want to go then kindly consult your treating physician before that.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
Traveling to a high altitude in the setting of PAH can be risky and is not advisable, even if you want to go then kindly consult your treating physician before that.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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