Generally, traveling with your cardiac device, PA sensor or remote monitoring system is easy and safe. Planning in advance, and communicating with your doctor, your loved ones and travel companions can allow you to enjoy your trip with confidence.
It is important to notify your doctor about your plans. He or she can:
In addition to following other recommendations from your doctor:
If you will be traveling by plane, you can rest easy knowing that air travel, including passing through airports, is safe.
If you have a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), you may need to ask your doctor to write you a letter that you can use to notify the airline and security personnel that you will be traveling and may have special needs.
When you go through security checkpoints:
During your flight:
Car travel is a fun and flexible way to get away.
Some tips:
For LVAD users:
A great option for travel, cruise ships often have a doctor and medical services on board. Before booking your trip:
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