Compression Sleeeve + Warfarin

I had my lymph nodes removed from left axilla 19 years ago, for breast cancer. I am now taking warfarin for Afib and high blood pressure, both now regulated by medication fairly well. I know you can't use a 24 hr.BP monitor while taking warfarin, I assume because of the pressure on the arm - what about wearing a compression sleeve when travelling by air?

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That is something you should really check with your doctor about and see if it is safe for you to do. The pressurized air in the cabin, coupled with the elevation tends to raise your blood pressure.

This, along with the fact that you are on Warfarin can affect the safety and advisability of doing so. In some cases, it may depend on the length of the flight, as well.

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Is there anything else I can help with?

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Thank you for your reply. The problem is that I only thought of this as a potential problem on Friday - Good Friday! and we leave today - Easter Monday - a public holiday here. The trip is 14 hours initially. I think I may just wear a sleeve purchased from the chemist which is nowhere near as tight as my prescription sleeve. Thanks again and kind regards

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