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Is flying safe when you have a heart murmur?

I am a 48 year old female. I want to know is flying safe when you have a heart murmur?

2 Answers

THERE IS NO PROBLEM OF FLYING IF YOU HAVE A HEART MURMUR. YOU SHOULD FIND OUT WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF YOUR HEART MURMUR AS MOST CAUSES ARE USUALLY NOT SERIOUS.

D.N. DAS, MD
Mostly yes. Depends on severity of murmur.
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