Flying After a Pulmonary Embolism
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- Can I fly after a pulmonary embolism (PE)? There are two problems that we need to consider before making that decision. First, is the "breathing problem". There is less available oxygen on the plane than on the ground at sea level. So some people after PE will suffer from shortness of breath. The second is the "clotting problem". Flying may be a risk-factor for clotting in some people. So, if you are off a blood thinner, then flying may be problematic for some people. For more information check out this link - angiologist.com/flying-after-...
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0:00 Start
0:06 - Introduction
0:20 - The Breathing Problem
01:09 - When to be Cautious About Flying
01:26 - Special Tests to Determine Safety
01:43 - Safety Rules of Thumb
01:57 - Right Ventricular Involvement
02:18 - The Clotting Problem
02:56 - Summary
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*Remember: This video is NOT meant as medical advice. There are many more factors that go into choosing a blood thinner. These are obviously prescription medications and you must always consult your physician. - Наука та технологія
I got a Pulmonary Embolism in July of last year. I flew to Florida in October, and I got a pulmonary infarct in my left lung after being cleared by my pulmonologist, WHILE on blood thinners, eliquis. Craziest thing. WORST PAIN I HAVE EVER FELT. wooooh god bless anyone who has had to deal with any of it.
Thank you for sharing. Sorry to hear about your troubles.
This is a nice relief from so many other PE videos that seem to catastrophize everything. This video was actually reassuring.
Thank you. I appreciate the time you took to comment.
Great needed advice Ido Weinberg for all our patients!
Thank you so much.
I had double PEs last July that affected my heart. (A result of a badly broken ankle that left me laid up.) They broke them up by going up the femoral artery. After 6 months of blood thinners, they did follow up a couple of months ago. All clear on heart and lungs. I asked my Lungenarzt (Germans make it so easy because I have the hardest time spelling pulmonologist) about flying this month (April). He looked at a few things and told me to take a blood thinner on the days I flew. I still had some from when they told me to quit them. Whether one day on blood thinners is enough, I had no problem on my trip, although Munich to Rome is only about 90 minutes or so. It also seems to have made a difference that my PEs were a result of the ankle thing, rather than an underlying health problem.
I'm going to Korea and China in September. My meds are still goo until then, but I'll still check with my doctor.
Thank you for sharing
Hallo Dr, i am undergoing the treatment for pulmonary embolism since the 2nd week of Dec and I have a flight booked for end of Jan so I would be grateful if I can get some inputs of your advices on this situation whether I can fly or if it's better to call of my upcoming trip. Thank you in advance.
Sorry to hear about your PE. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on a specific case without meeting a patient. In general if a person can breath easily on the ground and go up and down two flights of stairs easily they can fly. But that’s a generalization. How you are doing and things like PE severity, function of your right heart, flight duration matter. All the best and safe travels!
So my mom is flying from colorado to hawaii and has had PE two years ago and she’s better now but is short of breath sometimes. she works out on her excercise bike and doesn’t seem to be out of breath. I’m just scared and need advice. Is there something she can take to help her at that elevation? I know walking on the plane helps is there a vitamin or herbs she can take to help? She’s also on blood thinners and takes medication for rheumatoid arthritis I just want her to be healthy and safe
I am sorry to hear about your mother and that you are scared. While we cannot make specific recommendations for specific people (for instance - I don't know if it is safe for her to fly given her shortness of breath), I will say that once a person is taking blood thinners, the chance of another clot during flight is low. Also, walking and hydrating during flight are considered good practice to prevent clot related issues.
I usually feel a little sick about a week after flying post PE. Is this a thing? I also feel a little anxiety when flying now because of the PE.
Anxiety after PE is very common and very normal (just people don't talk about it enough). So thank you for sharing. Usually people do not feel particularly sick a week after flight post PE, so not sure what to say there.
Hey I wanted to know if my blood clots dissolved from my lung since the end of February of this year can I fly
Thank you for the question. We cannot comment on your particular situation. But as a rule whether clot dissolved or not is not so important. What matters is how a person is doing clinically. All the best!
I heard that there’s an injection you can take before flying, I think that can reduce the risks of reoccurrence
Though not based on much data, some doctors offer certain patients a low dose of a blood thinner (either as an injection or a pill) before flying to prevent clots.