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Angina - stable - Management
What advice should I give about flying?
- Give the person the following advice depending on the severity of their angina symptoms:
- Chest pain on considerable exertion with no recent change in symptoms or medication: no restriction on flying.
- Chest pain on minimal exertion with no recent change of symptoms or medication: consider airport assistance and possible in flight oxygen.
- Chest pain at rest or a change in symptoms and/or medication: defer travel until stable or travel with a medical escort and ensure in flight oxygen is available.
Basis for recommendation
- These recommendations are based on the British Heart Foundation Factfile: Fitness to fly for passengers with cardiovascular disease, which is based on the British Cardiovascular Society Working Group's expert guidance [BHF, 2010].
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