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Can a patient with heart failure travel in a flight ?
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Yes but they should: be in stable condition before leaving. The slightly lower air pressure in the plane should not make too much difference for them. Supplemental oxygen could be considered if necessary. They should move about in the cabin when possible to avoid low blood flow which might predispose them to DVT.
Answered 4/27/2016
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