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Flying with cardiomyopathy
There are very few heart conditions that mean that patients can’t fly safely, says the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) report on Fitness to Fly.
However, passengers are advised to inform their airline of any pre-existing heart conditions that they may have and take other precautions in their preparation to fly. Whilst airlines do have the right to deny passengers travel on the basis of a pre-existing heart condition, this report gives clear evidence that such denial is unnecessary in the vast majority of cases.
The report, published in 2008, was designed to be used by the travelling public and doctors and nurses. The BCS said it would mean that thousands of heart patients would be able to travel by air, reassured that expert guidelines had shown that it was safe to do so.
The comprehensive report includes a summary table of various specific heart conditions, including heart failure, chronic heart failure, heart rhythm problems, after ablation therapy and following the fitting of pacemakers and internal defibrillators (ICDs). It gives advice on any necessary guidance or restrictions that should be considered for the passenger, as well as a thorough review and consideration of current evidence in the area.
The report was produced after a request from the House of Lords science and technology committee. The working group was led by Dr David Smith, a consultant cardiologist at the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust, and included representatives from airlines, aviation authorities and experts in cardiology.
To view a full copy of the report, click here.
The Cardiomyopathy Association's Registered Charity Number is 803262.
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