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How advisable is it for a 90 year old man with heart problems to take a long plane ride?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Heart problems: We need to know what kind of heart problems he has. Age should not matter. If he is taking his medications and if he is physically fit enough to withstand long walks in airport (if not wheelchairs available) if he is not currently symptomatic, he should not have a probe, .

Answered 6/27/2017

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