angiogram and air travel

[Richard]

Does an angiogram test,effect my ability to travel by aircraft, and if
so for what reason?

[Jeff]

"Richard" <richard...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168263045....@i15g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...

> Does an angiogram test,effect my ability to travel by aircraft, and if
> so for what reason?

Only if the angiogram is done while you are flying.

Considering that we don't even know the results of the angiogram or where
you're flying to, I would suggest asking this to your doctor. He or she
should know your history, results of the test, etc.

Jeff

[Richard]

I have been informed by a work friend that just by having the test
regardless of result, you will not be allowed to fly for 6 months.

[Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD]

Richard wrote:
> Does an angiogram test,effect my ability to travel by aircraft, and if
> so for what reason?

Because you will have a healing puncture wound in a major artery
(femoral), it would be wise to refrain for at least 7 days from any
travel such as driving an automobile (ok to be a passenger) or flying
in an aircraft (lifting luggage and pressure changes could be
hazardous) because of associated increased risk for acute arterial
bleeding. Depending on other comorbid factors and how your angiogram
goes, your cardiologist may extend this restriction additional days or
weeks.

In the Holy Spirit,

Andrew <><
--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
http://EmoryCardiology.com

[Jeff]

"Richard" <richard...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

news:1168266042.5...@q40g2000cwq.googlegroups.com...

That sounds like a question for the cardiologist doing the test.

Do you really want to trust your life to someone you don't even know over
the internet?

Besides, the technology is changing over time. What might have applied two
or ten years ago may not apply when you have your test. Or if the test is a
different type.

Jeff

[Richard]

Jeff wrote:
> "Richard" <richard...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1168266042.5...@q40g2000cwq.googlegroups.com...
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> >> "Richard" <richard...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1168263045....@i15g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> >> > Does an angiogram test,effect my ability to travel by aircraft, and if
> >> > so for what reason?
> >>
> >> Only if the angiogram is done while you are flying.
> >>
> >> Considering that we don't even know the results of the angiogram or where
> >> you're flying to, I would suggest asking this to your doctor. He or she
> >> should know your history, results of the test, etc.
> >>
> >> Jeff
> >
> > I have been informed by a work friend that just by having the test
> > regardless of result, you will not be allowed to fly for 6 months.
>
> That sounds like a question for the cardiologist doing the test.
>
> Do you really want to trust your life to someone you don't even know over
> the internet?
>

Oh i wasnt going to go with this information, im due to see the quack
tomorrow and will obvioulsy ask the same questions, just looking for an
early pointer.

[Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD]

neighbor Richard wrote:
> Convicted neighbor Jeff wrote:
> > neighbor Richard wrote:
> > > Convicted neighbor Jeff wrote:

> > >> neighbor Richard wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > Does an angiogram test,effect my ability to travel by aircraft, and if
> > >> > so for what reason?
> > >>
> > >> Only if the angiogram is done while you are flying.
> > >>
> > >> Considering that we don't even know the results of the angiogram or where
> > >> you're flying to, I would suggest asking this to your doctor. He or she
> > >> should know your history, results of the test, etc.
> > >>
> > >> Jeff
> > >
> > > I have been informed by a work friend that just by having the test
> > > regardless of result, you will not be allowed to fly for 6 months.
> >
> > That sounds like a question for the cardiologist doing the test.
> >
> > Do you really want to trust your life to someone you don't even know over
> > the internet?
> >
>
> Oh i wasnt going to go with this information, im due to see the quack
> tomorrow and will obvioulsy ask the same questions, just looking for an
> early pointer.

If your cardiologist is a pediatrician like Jeff, it might be
understandable why you would call your cardiologist a quack. Then one
would question your wisdom for seeing this cardiologist in the first
place.

You remind me of the man who would denigrate his wife when it only
reflects back on him twice as badly.

[Richard]

Quack is often used to describe the doctor and is in no way meant to be
derogotive, Quackery is a rare thing these days, I hope

[Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD]

Richard wrote:

> Quack is often used to describe the doctor and is in no way meant to be
> derogotive, Quackery is a rare thing these days, I hope

Writing as a practicing doctor, being called a "quack" is derogatory.

[Richard]

Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD wrote:

Common practice in the UK, lighten up

[Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD]

> Common practice in the UK, lighten up

Simply informing you. Does not bother me for you to call your
cardiologist a quack.

Andrew <><

[Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD]

neighbor Phred wrote:
> Andrew, in the Holy Spirit, boldly wrote:
> > neighbor Richard wrote:
> >>Andrew, in the Holy Spirit, boldly wrote:
> >>>neighbor Richard wrote:
> >>>>Convicted neighbor Jeff wrote:

http://HeartMDPhD.com/Convicts

> Andrew being an Aussie it is quite common to refer to your doctor as a
> quack, its' not meant or perceived to be derogative it's just what some
> of us older Aussie's call them.

This is not Australia.

In the Holy Spirit,

Andrew <><
--
http://EmoryCardiology.com

[Pastor Kutchie]

It isn't a medical practice either. It's a garden centre.

[ana...@logwell.com]

Of course if they manage to kill you with the angiogram, you can disregard the
travel restrictions. Best bet...avoid angiograms!

On 8 Jan 2007 06:24:44 -0800, "Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD"

[Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD]

ana...@logwell.com wrote:

> Andrew, in the Holy Spirit, boldly wrote:
> >Richard wrote:
>
> >> Does an angiogram test,effect my ability to travel by aircraft, and if
> >> so for what reason?
> >
> >Because you will have a healing puncture wound in a major artery
> >(femoral), it would be wise to refrain for at least 7 days from any
> >travel such as driving an automobile (ok to be a passenger) or flying
> >in an aircraft (lifting luggage and pressure changes could be
> >hazardous) because of associated increased risk for acute arterial
> >bleeding. Depending on other comorbid factors and how your angiogram
> >goes, your cardiologist may extend this restriction additional days or
> >weeks.
>

> Of course if they manage to kill you with the angiogram, you can disregard the
> travel restrictions. Best bet...avoid angiograms!

Because I don't believe in either chance or accident, I don't bet :-)

[Art Deco]

False prophet Andrew B. Chung spammed:

Written laughter simply confirms that you remain lost, Chung.