How to Travel Safely with Heart Disease

With advance planning and some common sense, you should be able to enjoy a worry-free vacation

Published: May 22, 2023

Screen Shot 2023-05-07 at 9.25.02 AM — © Anchiy | Getty Images Sitting for extended periods of time increases the risk of dangerous blood clots developing in the legs. Whether you will be sitting in a car, bus, train, airplane or ship, make sure you get up and walk or stretch your legs and feet every two hours. Set an alarm to remind yourself, if necessary.

Travel insiders are predicting a very busy summer, with a record number of Americans checking exotic destinations off their bucket list. If you have heart disease, you may wonder whether it would be safe for you to travel far from home. The answer is probably yes. But, if you are concerned, you should discuss your travel plans and destination with your doctor.