Patient's question:
My father-in-law had an aortic dissection aneurysm surgery two years ago. During the Spring Festival this year, he wanted to travel back to China by plane with his family, but we don't know if it's possible to fly two years after an aortic dissection aneurysm surgery. Now, I want to know if it's possible to fly two years after an aortic dissection aneurysm surgery?Doctor's answer:
After the surgical repair of an aortic dissection, it is generally safe to fly, as the danger has been eliminated. However, if you have high blood pressure, it is essential to control your blood pressure levels before flying. Additionally, you should carry emergency antihypertensive medication. The most dangerous phase for hypertension is the acute stage, with the greatest risk being a recurrence of an aortic rupture, which would require surgical intervention. If you recover fully after the surgery, it will not affect your daily life at all. However, it is important to note that there are still risks post-surgery.