Travel Insurance for Supraventricular Tachycardia
Have supraventricular tachycardia? Declare it in our medical screening and we can consider cover.
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Get a QuoteWhat is 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. Everyone’s experience of supraventricular tachycardia is different, but many people successfully manage the condition through medication or ongoing care.
Travelling with supraventricular tachycardia 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.
What travel insurance can cover if you have supraventricular tachycardia:
- 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 questions carefully so that everything about your supraventricular tachycardia is included.
Travel insurance is still available if you have supraventricular tachycardia. The cover offered depends on how the condition affects you and how well it is controlled, and clear, accurate answers in your medical declaration help make sure the right cover is arranged.
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