Travel Insurance for Supraventricular Tachycardia

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a heart rhythm condition that causes episodes of a rapid heartbeat originating above the heart’s ventricles, which can lead to symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, or shortness of breath, and it can affect people in different ways depending on how well it is managed. It affects approximately 2 in 1,000 people in the UK. While symptoms can vary, many individuals successfully manage the condition through medication or ongoing care.

Travelling with a medical condition can take a little extra planning, but if your SVT is stable and you’ve spoken with your doctor, there’s often no reason you can’t still enjoy a holiday abroad.

Travel insurance can help provide protection if your condition affects your trip:

• Emergency medical treatment and hospital care abroad
• Medical transport or repatriation back to the UK if required
• Cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to your condition
• 24-hour medical assistance while you are abroad

Travel advice for travelling with a heart condition

• Speak with your GP or specialist before travelling if you have recently experienced symptoms
• Keep medication and a copy of your prescription easily accessible
• Plan your itinerary so you can take regular breaks and avoid overexertion
• Consider where the nearest hospital or medical clinic is located at your destination

If you have been diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, you might need to declare it when applying for travel insurance. Read the medical declaration carefully to make sure.

Travel insurance is still available if you’ve been diagnosed with a medical condition. However, the cover options offered vary depending on the nature of the condition and how well it is controlled. Providing clear and accurate information during your medical declaration helps to make sure that the most appropriate cover is arranged.

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