Re: angiogram and air travel

ana...@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Andrew, in the Holy Spirit, boldly wrote:
Richard wrote:

Does an angiogram test,effect my ability to travel by aircraft, and if
so for what reason?

Because you will have a healing puncture wound in a major artery
(femoral), it would be wise to refrain for at least 7 days from any
travel such as driving an automobile (ok to be a passenger) or flying
in an aircraft (lifting luggage and pressure changes could be
hazardous) because of associated increased risk for acute arterial
bleeding. Depending on other comorbid factors and how your angiogram
goes, your cardiologist may extend this restriction additional days or
weeks.

Of course if they manage to kill you with the angiogram, you can disregard the
travel restrictions. Best bet...avoid angiograms!

Because I don't believe in either chance or accident, I don't bet :-)

Andrew <><
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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
http://EmoryCardiology.com

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