Medical travel and holiday insurance for people with angina An angina attack can be stable and then happen suddenly and without warning so if a previous diagnosis has been made it is important that you take out travel insurance which will provide angina sufferers cover for any further heart related complications.

Can I fly long haul with angina?

There is no contraindication to flying with chronic stable angina pectoris provided that it is not severe (two to three attacks/week) and medication is available and being taken. Those with unstable angina should not fly.

Does angina affect car insurance?

Yes. Whatever type of licence you hold you should always let your car insurance company know about your heart condition and any changes in your medical condition, including any treatment that you’ve had. Other types of insurance, such as travel and life insurance may also be affected by your heart condition.

Are heart patients allowed to fly?

Flying is allowed after two weeks in a stable person if they had a heart attack that had major complication such as heart failure. If a person has undergone an angioplasty where a stent (wire mesh) is placed in heart arteries, then a waiting period of one week is recommended before flight travel.

Does flying affect your heart?

The prolonged lack of physical movement and dehydration on an airplane may increase your risk of blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or an arterial blood clot in the heart (heart attack) or brain (stroke).

Do you need health insurance to go on holiday with angina?

The National Health Service (NHS) advises all travellers to cover their holidays adequately, using their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) along with a travel insurance policy. These tips are non-advisory and are merely meant as a helpful guide to avoiding problems when you go on holiday with a pre-existing medical condition.

Do you have to stop driving if you have angina?

You may continue to drive if you have angina (even if you need medication) unless it happens while resting, driving, or with emotion. You must stop driving until your symptoms are under control if it does. Read ‘Car or motorcycle drivers with heart conditions’ for more information. You must tell DVLA if you have angina.

What happens if you don’t tell DVLA you have angina?

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result. You don’t need to tell DVLA if you have angina.

Do you need travel insurance with heart stents?

Travel insurance with heart stents If you have had stents fitted, then you absolutely need to declare this when taking out travel insurance. If you fail to do this, then you could potentially invalidate you cover. Tips for travelling with Angina