Rose Madura
Kathryn, welcome! I also had a bicuspid aortic valve and did not experience any issues when flying.
Uploading your photo!Please wait a minute!
Kathryn's Posts
Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: September 24, 2025
Member Since: September 24, 2025
Send Kathryn a NoteMy Posts
Kathryn Kirsh posted an update
8 months ago (September 24, 2025)
Hi everyone. I'm new to the site. I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and currently has moderate stenosis. I move around pretty well and I can exercise. However I have a three-hour flight next month and I'm afraid of how my heart will handle that because the airplanes... Read more.
❤️
Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this
Grace Mason
Hi Kathryn,
I also had no issues flying before my surgery. I had a bicuspid valve and aneurysm. No problems after either.👍
Valerie Allen
I would agree with Rose and Grace.
Upcoming Surgeries
The Patient's Guide
This book has helped over 47,000 patients and caregivers from diagnosis to recovery.
Adam's Video Library
Learn about heart valve surgery and patient success stories at Adam's video library.