Safety of air travel following acute myocardial infarction.

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Abstract

This study suggests that, provided that care is taken during the immediate preflight and postflight phases not to overexert the patients, neither supplemental oxygen nor medical escorts are needed in the transportation of patients who fly 2 wk after acute myocardial infarction.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

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Published in: PubMed

Volume 73, Issue 2, pp. 91-6

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