Elcarim
Well-known member
Not sure if this is the place for this, but I was just wondering what people's experiences were with airport security when you have a mechanical valve and/or pacemaker. I have lots of bits that show up on an x-ray, from sternum wires and pacemaker leads to the actual implanted devices. I went through airport security once when I just had sternum wires and a tissue valve and nothing happened. But in a couple of weeks I am flying to London from Australia and I am nervous about going through airport security. I am pacemaker dependent, as I have complete heart block from a damaged pacing node. I have heard of people being treated as trouble makers for asking for a pat-down search. I was planning on going through security in tracksuit pants and a singlet, putting everything else through the scanner and just being patted down in public. Would love to hear some real-life experiences.