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How soon after a stent insertion can one fly in an aeroplane. mine was 2 weeks ago. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stent: Assuming cardiac stent. If you are doing well, there should be no reason not to fly.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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