Long flights and extended sitting combined with low air pressure can put extra strain on the heart and lungs. For people with heart conditions, it’s essential to be cautious when traveling by plane. However, with the proper preparation, those with heart conditions can still enjoy air travel.
Dr. Liu Zhongping, a cardiologist in Taiwan, shared a story on “Health 1+1” on NTD, a sister outlet of The Epoch Times, about a couple who came to his clinic. The husband had recently experienced a heart attack and had been in intensive care. About a month before his visit, he had heart valve surgery and had been stable since.
