 [ Symptoms ] i have 2 mechanical heart valves i am flying for the first time will there be a problem with the metal detectors is there anything special i need to do [ Disease ] metal detectors should not cause an issue since there may be very little if any metal but i do not know what type of heart valves you have or the details of your surgery for this reason i advise you to discuss this patient specific issue with the cardiovascular surgeon who is seeing you