Question 1

4.9cm ascending aortic aneurysm. am i ok to fly transatlantic? i'm concerned that if it ruptured, there would not be enough to get me to medical car

Accepted Answer

Surgical parameters: once the aneurysm reaches a diameter of 5.5 cm, surgical correction is mandatory, Use compression socks, walk around airplane  and tretch/flex your lower legs.It is rare to see a rupture with an aneurysm less than 5.5 cm.  Rupture would be fatal if it occurred over the Atlantic, since no land mass/hospital would be close enough.

Question 2

is it okay to fly with thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm: It wouldn't be my first choice of things to do if i had a thoracic aneurysm, especially one over 4.5cm diameter.

Question 3

can you go flying with thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no clear evidence that a pressurized airplane cabin is of any detriment to thoracic aneurysms.

Question 4

flying with thoracic aortic aneurysm, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: Flying itself does not increase your risk of rupture -- if your aneurysm is large enough to warrant repair, it may be unsafe to be far from medical attention if a problem develops. Your doctor should be able to help you with this.

Question 5

i had successful brain aneurysm coiling 1 year ago. is it safe for me to fly long distance?  can the pressure be a risk?

Accepted Answer

You should be ok: Now to fly and the pressure and flow should be about normal now. The risk of flying would have been the surgery itself, but you are well healed now.

Question 6

my mother was detected with ascending aortic aneurysm of 3.9 cm in april 2013. will she be able to fly internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Normal is up to 3.6 cm. Her 3.9 aa is very small.  Get it checked annually.  Bon voyage!

Question 7

my mother has thoracic aorta aneurysm. she has not undergone stent grafting. is it safe for her to fly internationally?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on size, duration (if known), location, and symptoms (if any).

Question 8

my mother has an aortic aneurism. she is 74 years old. is it safe for her to fly roundtrip from charlotte, nc to orlando, fl?

Accepted Answer

What size?: The sense of gravity regarding aortic aneurysms really lies in their size.  Larger aneurysms are more unstable and may be prone to rupture in the short term, which would prohibit being so removed from medical attention.  Unless it's a really small aneurysm, I'd be concerned about the flight.

Question 9

a year ago 11x0.9 cm aneurysm, now results say 10x13x7 mm did it shrink? i'm really confused...

Accepted Answer

I am too.: Are you sure of the units you are using?  Don't know any physician that would allow someone out of their sight, let alone office with an aneurysm with even one dimension being 11centimeters.  Please check you units and dimensions and re-post.

Question 10

what to do if i'm 31 and i just found out that i have an aneurysm on my aorta. what to do if i'm very scared. does anyone have any info that they can share with me?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What part of your aorta? What size? Do you have Marfan's, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, annulo-aortic ectasia, or family hx of aortic aneurysm or sudden or unexpected death?

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4.9cm ascending aortic aneurysm. am i ok to fly transatlantic? i'm concerned that if it ruptured, there would not be enough to get me to medical car

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Is it okay to fly with thoracic aortic aneurysm?

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Can you go flying with thoracic aortic aneurysm?

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Flying with thoracic aortic aneurysm, is this okay?

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I had successful brain aneurysm coiling 1 year ago. is it safe for me to fly long distance? can the pressure be a risk?

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My mother was detected with ascending aortic aneurysm of 3.9 cm in april 2013. will she be able to fly internationally?

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My mother has thoracic aorta aneurysm. she has not undergone stent grafting. is it safe for her to fly internationally?

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My mother has an aortic aneurism. she is 74 years old. is it safe for her to fly roundtrip from charlotte, nc to orlando, fl?

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A year ago 11x0.9 cm aneurysm, now results say 10x13x7 mm did it shrink? i'm really confused...

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What to do if i'm 31 and i just found out that i have an aneurysm on my aorta. what to do if i'm very scared. does anyone have any info that they can share with me?

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