Hi My dad is 67 years old, and he has Coronary heart disease, can he take a long trip by plane? if we really need him to take a plane. is there anything we need to prepare in case he doesnt feel good on plane? Thank you
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Risks in long trips are deep vein thrombosis and also decrease air pressure. Your dad should take his medication regularly. I am sure he will be on aspirin. He should have enough rest prior to the trip and don't get into a rushed and stressed state when getting to the airport etc... Don't consume too much food or alcohol during the flight. And he should walk a bit in the cabin to improve blood circulations to the legs I think that will be sufficient to reduce the risk of any events while in the flight
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He should ask his physician about this but he should be able to travel... he should not drink alcohol...and he should not sit all the time and get some bit of exercise walking up and down the aisle.. because in long plane flights thrombosis in the legs can develop .. which is dangerous as they can move to the lungs and block an artery which could be fatal... but that has nothing to do with your dads condition everybody should do that and everybody can get thrombosis from long plane flights if they don't move .. and never cross legs.. move feet and legs also when sitting down at least every 2 hours.. and compressive stockings for travelling on a plane are good thing...xxx if the doctor has no objection ... your dad will be ok
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