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Cardiac Air Ambulance — Post-MI, Heart Failure & Transplant Transfers

Air ambulance transfer for cardiac patients — post-myocardial infarction, heart failure, post-cardiac surgery and transplant candidates — with cardiology-trained medical crew.

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No medical advice is provided online. Each case is reviewed individually by qualified medical partners and is subject to medical and operational feasibility.

Clinical brief

What the transfer involves

Cardiac transfers cover stable post-MI repatriation, heart failure stabilisation, post-cardiac surgery transfers and transplant candidate movement. Arrhythmia surveillance, oxygenation and fluid balance are the principal in-flight considerations.

In-flight considerations

  • +Continuous 12-lead-capable monitoring with defibrillator/pacing on board
  • +Cabin altitude managed to limit hypoxic stress on ischaemic myocardium
  • +Fluid balance and inotrope titration where indicated
  • +IABP or LVAD patients require specialist crew and equipment — case-by-case feasibility
Equipment

On-board medical kit

  • Defibrillator/monitor with pacing
  • 12-lead ECG
  • Infusion pumps for inotropes/antiarrhythmics
  • Ventilator
  • Oxygen + reserve
Medical crew

Clinicians on board

  • Flight physician with cardiology, anaesthesia or critical-care background
  • Flight nurse with CCU experience
Indicative cost band

What does a cardiac air ambulance typically cost?

€25,000 – €200,000

Stable post-MI repatriation sits near the bottom of the range. Heart failure, transplant candidates and patients on mechanical support (IABP, LVAD) move into the heavy-jet, specialist-crew tier.

  • Short€25k – €50k (post-MI repatriation, mid-size jet)
  • Long€95k – €200k (transplant / device, long-range)

Ranges are illustrative 2026 market figures, not quotes. Every transfer is reviewed and priced case by case by qualified medical partners after assessment of the patient, route and clinical needs.

Key cost drivers

What moves the price for this condition

  • 01Aircraft category — mid-size for repatriation vs heavy jet for device or transplant
  • 02Defibrillator / pacing and 12-lead capable monitoring on board
  • 03Inotrope and antiarrhythmic infusion pumps
  • 04Cardiology-trained physician where indicated
  • 05IABP / LVAD compatibility and specialist crew (case-by-case feasibility)
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FAQ

Common questions

How long after a heart attack can a patient fly?+

Typically 7–14 days after an uncomplicated MI, sooner if accompanied by a flight physician in an air ambulance configuration. Case-by-case medical review applies.

Can you transfer LVAD or IABP patients?+

Yes, subject to specialist crew, equipment compatibility and operator approval. We confirm feasibility with the referring and receiving cardiology teams.

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