“How long after stent surgery can I fly?”

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“How long after stent surgery can I fly?”

I will have stent surgery. How long after stent surgery can I fly?

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**Paul Lee** Interventional Cardiologist West Islip, NY · Accepted Answer

Paul Lee Interventional Cardiologist West Islip, NY

I usually tell my patients to wait 2 weeks, however there is no definitive rule.

**Emad F. Aziz** Cardiac Electrophysiologist Newark, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Emad F. Aziz Cardiac Electrophysiologist Newark, New Jersey

A week.

**Alan Mobley** Cardiologist Conroe, TX · Accepted Answer

Alan Mobley Cardiologist Conroe, TX

Three days.