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A member asked:
How long do i need to wait after a coronary stent operation to go on a commercial airline flight?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not long!: Patients who undergo this procedure without complications can safely fly within a week or so. Please make sure your cardiologist is involved in this decision. There are nuances to every cardiac procedure. If you had a large bruise in te groin, developed leg swelling, heart rhythm abnormalities during or after the procedure, you certainly want to wait a while.
Answered 7/5/2012
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No waiting: After a coronary stent, assuming everything else is ok, blood flow has been restored to the affected area. There is no danger from getting on a flight.
Answered 7/27/2013
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