Arrhythmia Travel Insurance

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

JS Insurance provides Single Trip, Annual Multi Trip and Long Stay Travel Insurance to those who have Arrhythmia.

Arrhythmia is when someone has an irregular heartbeat. The heart may beat too fast, too slowly, too early or irregularly.

They occur when the electrical impulses to the heart that coordinate heartbeats are not working properly, making the heart beat too fast, too slow or inconsistently.

Symptoms of Arrhythmia include:

• Palpitations
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Cardiac Arrest

Treatment usually takes the form of stabilising drugs, although in some cases sufferers may be fitted with pacemakers to regulate the heartbeat.

There are a range of anti-arrhythmic drugs available, from very basic anti-coagulants such as aspirin to other more complex agents.

Unfortunately some drugs do have the potential to act as pro-arrhythmic meaning that they should only be taken under medical advice and supervision.

Arrhythmia Travel Tips:

Please ensure that you bring an adequate supply of medication on your holiday with you.

It is best to keep medication in hand luggage in case of flight delays and the chance of lost luggage.

Those fitted with pacemakers should carry their ID cards with them as some devices with metal casings may set off medical detectors in airports.

If you are intending to do activities such as scuba diving or running then please check with your Doctor before you travel as to whether it is safe to do so.

• We will ask you a number of questions relating to your pre existing medical conditions as this will help us to provide you with a comprehensive quote. Have you had an ablation procedure? (Uses a wire to destroy abnormal heart tissue)
• How many unplanned hospital visits for your irregular heartbeat have you had in the last 12 months?
• Do you have any further investigation or treatment planned?
• Are you on medication to thin the blood (not including aspirin) which requires regular blood tests?
• Has your heart rhythm ever caused collapses, faints or blackouts?
• Have you ever had angina and/or a heart attack?
• Have you been prescribed any treatment for heart-related breathlessness or ankle swelling?
• Have you ever had a stroke or a mini-stroke (TIA)?
• Have you ever been a smoker?

If you are travelling with others, we can include them on the policy, even if they do not have any pre existing medical conditions.

Useful Websites: Travelling with Heart Disease

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Travel Insurance is provided by goodtogoinsurance.com. goodtogoinsurance.com is an appointed representative of Ancile Insurance Group Ltd. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641.