How long after a mild stroke can you fly?
How long after a mild stroke can you fly? The Stroke Association suggests it is best to wait at least two weeks to fly after stroke. This is because you are at the highest risk of experiencing a secondary stroke in the first 30 days after your initial stroke.
What should stroke patients not do?
“They should not go to sleep, and they should not call their primary care doctor first. Instead, they should just go immediately to the emergency room.” And no matter how much someone might try to talk you out of taking them to the hospital, don't let them, says Dr. Humbert.
Can flying make a brain bleed worse?
In such cases, flying is usually safe. However, if symptoms persist or worsen, or if there is a skull fracture or brain bleeding, flying should be avoided because it may result in a hemorrhagic stroke or brain cell death.
Does flying affect brain pressure?
It is not recommended to fly with acute intracranial hypertension because the conditions in the plane can worsen your condition and cause excruciating pain. If you have chronic or benign intracranial hypertension, you might be able to fly if your condition is under control.
Does flying increase risk of stroke?
Air travel increases the risk of developing blood clots in the veins of the legs, which can then enter the bloodstream and block an artery in the lungs, a condition called pulmonary embolism. In some cases, the opening can allow the blood clot to enter the arteries of the brain, causing a stroke.