Cardiomyopathy Travel Insurance

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

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. There are several different types of the disease.

Hypertropic cardiomyopathy is when the wall of the heart becomes thickened and the muscle stiffens, making it harder for blood to be pumped out of the heart and around the body.

Dilated cardiomyopathy is when the wall of the heart becomes thinner and some loose, again making it difficult to pump blood.

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is when the heart cells are gradually replaced by fatty tissue.

Symptoms:

• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Swollen ankles, legs, abdomen and neck veins
• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Fainting
• Chest pain
• Heart murmurs

Cardiomyopathy cannot be cured but there are a number of treatments available, and a large number of sufferers live normal, healthy lives.

Treatment:

• Stopping smoking
• Healthier diet
• Cutting out alcohol
• Regular exercise
• Stress reduction
• Medication such as Beta blockers and ACE inhibitors
• Being fitted with a pacemaker

Medical Screening

You may be asked several questions before you are covered for travel, such as:

• Have you ever had an abnormal heart rhythm?
• 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)?

Advise your doctor before travelling of any activities you wish to undertake and they will advise you of any problems you may encounter.

Take a plentiful supply of medication with you and ensure that you keep it in your hand luggage in case of delays or lost luggage.

Useful Websites: The Cardiomyopathy Association - British Heart Foundation - About Cardiomyopathy - Cardiomyopathies - National Heart, Lung & Blood Foundation

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.