Has anyone experienced problems on airplanes?

[Bonbet]

Hi, all. I'm wondering if the pressure or the amount of O2 concentration in the circulated air in an airplane cabin has ever caused a problem for anyone with moderate to severe aortic stenosis?
McCbon

 

[Agian]

I flew about a month before my surgery. Didn't notice any problems. I doubt it"s an issue, but I'm no expert.

 

[epstns]

As I was nearing my surgery date, I had occasion to fly a couple of times. At one time, I could have sworn that the O2 content of the cabin air dropped, as I had to breathe more deeply than usual to avoid feeling light-headed. It quickly passed, so I have no idea whether or not it was related to my valve, but I have not encountered that feeling again since my surgery.

 

[almost_hectic]

Hadn't flown before surgery so can't say. But this post drew my interest as I was curious to see if it was about flying after surgery. I have wondered if my sternal wires would set off the airport metal detectors? Is that possible?

 

[Eva]

I flew several long international flights before my surgery and after. No effect! It was my ankles that swelled very much before my surgery!

 

[Bonbet]

Thank you all for responding to my message. I was wondering if this was "a thing." But it seems not to be. My two episodes must have been linked more to dehydration and GI issues and not cardiac related.
I remember, years ago, an interview with stewardesses involved in a lawsuit with the industry about the decreased O2 concentrations ($$ savings) in the cabins and how it was making people sick.
I wondered if that plus my compromised perfusion might be an issue, since I am scheduled to fly again soon. I thought maybe folks on this site may have heard something. I am much reassured. Thanks again, McBon