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Traveling/Flying w/TAA

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mide14661
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I'm taking a trans-pacific flight later in the week, and wondering if there's any research out there on the effects of travel/flying on an enlarged aorta. Mine is 4.7 cm (aortic root).

I checked w/my cardiologist and she said it was fine, and I'm not overly concerned as I was flying before I was diagnosed. But it got me wondering if there could be any ill effects from a long time in a pressurized cabin.  

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  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 mide14661

    Posted

    It should be fine.... you will need to take the usual precautions like moderate drinking, keep healthy weight, no smoking, and moderate salt intake. 
  • hijimhere
    hijimhere mide14661

    Posted

    Concensus is the risk is no different the fuselage is pressurised to 1 atmosphere!
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