Will heart stents set off airport security?
Will heart stents set off airport security? Going through a metal detector or security checkpoint will not trigger the alarm and will not harm your stent.
Can you fly after a heart stent?
Your doctor will tell you when you can safely travel after angioplasty, but in general, you can resume air travel about one week after a stent or balloon angioplasty. The main thing to remember is that sitting in one position for too long can put you at risk of blood clots if you have PAD.