Exercises for Air Travel Jul 23, 2008
This condition is referred to as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), sometimes also called traveler s thrombosis ... The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently launched a project evaluating DVT and its relationship to air travel ... The project, WHO Research Into Global Hazards of Travel (WRIGHT), is evaluating if higher risks of DVT and VTE are related to air travel versus other modes of transportation such as sitting in a car. (Suite101.com)
Doctors are hopeful easier blood thinners are near Jul 23, 2008
Known medically as a deep vein thrombosis or DVT, such a clot can kill quickly if it moves up to the lungs. There aren t good counts, but recent estimates suggest about 900,000 people a year suffer a vein clot, and nearly 300,000 die. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Prostate C... Jul 19, 2008
Studies show that more than 90 percent of patients with cancer may experience an increase in the blood's clotting activity, which can lead to a DVT.. DVT follows cancer diagnosis ... Within a month of his prostate cancer diagnosis, J. Peter Gardner, a 56-year-old runner from Delray Beach, Florida, was diagnosed with an eight-inch-long blood clot, or DVT, in his left calf. (Suite101.com)
How the digital age is ruining your health Jul 1, 2008
In 2003, a man was reported to have developed Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) after sitting for 18 hours at his PC. Thats certainly a long stretch but not completely impossible. Solution: Whenever you feel soreness or tightness in your legs, do some light exercises and get the blood flowing. (India Times, India)
New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet Publish Results from Landmark Rivaroxaban Studies Jun 26, 2008
"The results demonstrate that we now seem to have an effective and safe oral anticoagulant for convenient prevention of VTE. This is of great importance since patients undergoing hip and knee replacements are at high risk of developing such potentially life threatening complications. The risk of VTE extends beyond hospitalisation and the new antithrombotic rivaroxaban will greatly facilitate extended outpatient treatment." NEJM Publication The first study published in NEJM, RECORD1 (REgulation... (Canada Newswire)
Can compression socks become the new pink ribbon? Jun 24, 2008
Working with the Coalition to Prevent DVT, Parsons students tackled socks because wearing compression socks can prevent deadly blood clots from forming in the legs, says Melanie Bloom, coalition spokeswoman, and wife of NBC newsman David Bloom, who died of a DVT-induced pulmonary embolism while covering the Iraq War in 2003 ... On the other hand, Bloom has already tried to promote socks as a DVT symbol, but nothing has yet really caught on ... She has visited hospitals with a not-so-fashionable... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
13 travel gadgets to keep you healthy, happy Jun 17, 2008
Your odds of DVT go up if you recently had surgery, have a family history of the condition or a genetic predisposition to clots or, simply, if you've had your 60th birthday. ($30; travelsox. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* Factor V Leiden raises risk of blood clot Jun 17, 2008
The disorder accounts for 20 percent and to 40 percent of cases of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, the clot that Bloom developed in his leg before it broke loose and traveled to his lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism that caused his death ... One or both tests are recommended for people with DVT, pulmonary embolism, premature stroke, repeated miscarriage, a family history of clots or a known factor V mutation in a blood relative. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Disorder magnifies blood clot risk Jun 11, 2008
The disorder accounts for 20 percent and to 40 percent of cases of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, the clot that Bloom developed in his leg before it broke loose and traveled to his lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism that caused his death. Factor V Leiden is more often than not a hidden disorder, until someone in a family often someone like Bloom, who was athletic and healthy develops a deep vein thrombosis or another unexpected clot. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Stroke riskin womenoften missed Jun 4, 2008
Other red flags include deep vein thrombosis (DVT) a blood clot in the leg sometimes called economy class syndrome, because sitting for long periods in cramped seats can raise the risk. Who's vulnerable Thornburg felt perfectly healthy before her stroke, but a simple medical exam would have shown the ingredients for a catastrophe. (MSNBC -- Health)
Rivaroxaban phase III pivotal data presented at EFORT annual meeting May 31, 2008
RECORD4 is part of the RECORD program (REgulation of Coagulation in major Orthopedic surgery reducing the Risk of DVT and PE), which involved more than 12,500 total hip or knee replacement surgery patients, and is the first RECORD trial to evaluate rivaroxaban against enoxaparin 30mg twice-daily, which is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved dosing regimen for enoxaparin in knee replacement surgery ... Annually in the U.S., more than 900,000 people suffer from VTE events, and 300,000... (EurekAlert!)
Investor's reward: Helping daughter May 25, 2008
Here are some risk factors for developing DVT. A family history of blood clots. (AZCentral -- Business)
Study Finds Connection Between Pollution, DVT May 15, 2008
According to this study, the risk for Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT), which are dangerous blood clots in the veins, goes up in polluted areas ... "DVT dramatically increases with age, and we have one of the oldest populations in the country, so that would have to be accounted for," she said ... In the study, researchers in Italy looked at 870 people with DVT over a 10-year period and their level of air pollution exposure during the year before their blood clot. (KDKA)
Air Pollution Increases Blood Clot Risk May 14, 2008
DVT Risk Jumps as Air Pollution Rises; Risk Seen Even at "Acceptable" Levels ... (WebMD) Air pollution increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -- dangerous blood clots in the veins -- even at pollution levels the EPA deems "acceptable." ... Harvard researcher Andrea Baccarelli, MD, PhD, and colleagues in Italy studied 870 people diagnosed with DVT from 1995 to 2005. (CBS News)
An e-mail brings jarring news about 'Net friend (3) May 5, 2008
(According to the National Institutes of Health, DVT is a condition when a blood clot forms in a leg ... For Beasty, one of the biggest concerns about having DVT was that he had to go on medication that would halt his blood donations. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ortho Evra Patch Makers Settling Cases Apr 22, 2008
Side effects associated with the Ortho Evra Patch include: -- DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) -- Heart Attack -- PE (Pulmonary Embolism) -- Stroke -- Blood Clots -- Death The first fatality publicly blamed on the Ortho Evra patch came in April 2005, when an 18 year old Manhattan fashion student collapsed in a city subway station. An autopsy found a blood clot had moved into the victim's lung, and the medical examiner ruled that the clot was a side effect of the birth control device. (PR Newswire)
Another blood clot sends ski champ back to hospital Apr 17, 2008
The discovery during a follow-up exam Monday "was a bit of a surprise," said Randall, who underwent operations on the same vein 12 days earlier to remove a potentially life-threatening blockage diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.. The news followed by only a few days Randall learning on Thursday that she's at risk for developing multiple blood clots due to a hereditary condition known as Factor V Leiden, a genetic tendency toward clotting. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Other screenings and activities include depression screenings, tetanus shots, DVT (Deep Vain Thrombosis) sock activity, living will, blood pressure, pulse Ox, colon rectal, sleep apnea, clinical breast exams and blood/sugar checks. Southern Paramedic Services and the Air Evac Lifeteam will also have a booth. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Ski champ Randall faces a genetic threat Apr 12, 2008
While the condition is not rare -- 5 percent of white Americans carry at least one of the defective genes -- it is serious, placing people with the most common form of FVL at seven times the risk for developing a life-threatening clot known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.. Randall underwent surgery for DVT in Anchorage last week to remove the residue of a clot before it could break loose and float to her lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism, a sometimes fatal blockage ... Some of the... (Anchorage Daily News)
Warnings and instructions for heaprin sodium injection Apr 9, 2008
It is used in patients undergoing kidney dialysis, certain types of cardiac surgery, and treatment or prevention of other serious medical conditions, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary emboli. In many settings heparin treatment is initiated using high doses (5000-50,000 units) given directly into the blood stream (intravenously) as a bolus (over a short period of time, usually a few minutes). (USA Today -- Money)
GETTING SKY HIGH Apr 8, 2008
When it comes to eating, you may think what happens on. When you're stuck in a window seat and you don't want to wake up the two people next to you, you aren't moving. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Travel Tips for Seniors Apr 7, 2008
Sitting for a long time on an airplane or train can contribute to DVT, but wearing special compression stockings can help prevent this dangerous condition. Guard against infection. (Health-Finder)
Blood clots send skiing champ Randall into hospital Apr 3, 2008
Randall's deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when a clot forms in the extremities, often a lower leg ... Passengers logging heavy air travel and women on birth control are at higher risk for DVT. Randall flew thousands of miles competing on the World Cup circuit this season as America's best female cross-country skier and the first to win a World Cup race ... Some endurance athletes are at particular DVT risk because they have a low resting heart rate. (Anchorage Daily News)
Deep Vein Thrombosis Apr 1, 2008
Get the Facts on Your DVT Risk ... As the name suggests, a DVT occurs when a thrombus, or blood clot, forms inside a deep vein, partially or completely blocking blood through the vein ... In the case of DVT, the clotting process occurs when it is not needed, causing harm. (Suite101.com)
Rare surgery at Balrampur Hospital Mar 28, 2008
Other causes include diseases like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and phlebitis. Factors that can increase CVI risk include a family history of varicose veins, obesity, pregnancy, lack of exercise, smoking, and standing or sitting for long periods of time. (Times of India)
Flying Fashion Mar 27, 2008
For anyone going on a long haul flight Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) socks should be considered. They are a heavily elasticated sock which work by applying a gentle pressure to the ankle to help blood to flow around the body by squeezing it up towards the heart, which assists the body's circulation. (Suite101.com)
Birth Control Patch Under Fire Mar 25, 2008
"Your risk is actually elevated compared to the pill. Now that's a big price to pay -- to suffer a stroke, to suffer a pulmonary embolism, to have the DVT -- simply for convenience," Khorrami said. "I think the most important thing is the absolute risk is still incredibly tiny," Obstetrician and gynecologist Ricki Pollycove said. (NBC 11, CA)
Staying Safe -- In The Hospital Mar 19, 2008
"The risks of DVT," Stewart says, "are increased if you're a smoker, if you're overweight, if you've had a long procedure or an abdominal or pelvic or lower extremity procedure. The things to do here are, as soon as you can, get up and get mobile, or if you can't get out of bed, pump your feet up and down, pump your calf muscles, pump the muscles in your legs, contract them back and forth to try to get the blood flowing. Bleeding After Surgery: "This is another inherent risk of surgery," Stewart... (CBS News)
Damaged Veins Heal Faster With Heparin Treatment, Laboratory Study Finds Mar 15, 2008
The experiments, performed in U-M's Conrad Jobst Vascular Surgery Research Laboratory, simulated a human condition called deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT. That's the term for blood clots that form in the veins of the lower limbs, clinging to and damaging the vein wall ... A million Americans each year suffer DVTs, many of them during a hospital stay -- and many of them without symptoms ... LMWH is increasingly prescribed to hospitalized patients who might be at risk of developing DVTs and PEs,... (Science Daily)
Will taking an aspirin a day cut the risk of breast cancer? Mar 10, 2008
Will taking an aspirin a day cut the risk of breast cancer. CAT LOOKS JUST PURR-FECT. (Daily Mail)
Living Smart: Avoiding deep vein thrombosis on plane flights Mar 2, 2008
You should consider your risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and how to minimize it. Dubbed coach class syndrome , concern about DVT has increased due to several cases attributed to long airplane flights ... If treated, DVT is unlikely to lead to a pulmonary embolism. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Simple jab can cut blood-clot deaths Feb 24, 2008
The condition, which refers to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), takes more lives than lung and breast cancer combined every year. A recent international study showed 60 per cent of Australian hospital patients were at risk of VTE but, of those, 40 per cent did not receive effective prophylaxis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stroke Awareness Feb 18, 2008
2007 San Diego Stroke Symposium June 15 Mission Bay Stroke experts from across the country will be presenting topics in acute stroke care including basic neuroanatomy, acute stroke management, blood pressure management, and DVT prophylaxis. Target Audience: physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and occupational/speech therapists. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Blood clot danger for bed-ridden patients Feb 12, 2008
The condition, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is often referred to as "Economy Class Syndrome", because it can be caused by long-distance flights ... Research shows one in 10 hospital deaths is the result of DVT - caused by a clot travelling from the vein to the lungs ... Patients most at risk from DVT are cancer sufferers, those having major surgery - particularly if over 40 - and stroke victims. (NEWS.com.au)
Clot-Busting Drug Offers New Approach to DVT Jan 29, 2008
"The anticoagulation therapy that you get for DVT is pretty good at protecting you from pulmonary embolism, which is the life-threatening part of DVT," said study author Dr. Richard Chang, of the National Institute of Health's Department of Diagnostic Radiology. DVT is the formation of blood clots in veins deep within the legs ... Some 250,000 people in the United States suffer a first episode of DVT each year. (Health-Finder)
New therapy effectively treats deep vein thrombosis Jan 29, 2008
The study found that injecting or lacing the clot with a fiber-binding thrombolytic agent effectively treats deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduces the risk of subsequent recurrence or bleeding ... DVT is a common and serious health problem in which a blood clot, or thrombus, form in the deep veins, particularly in the lower leg or thigh ... Most patients with DVT are treated solely with anticoagulation therapy (blood thinners) and compression stockings. (EurekAlert!)
Clexane(R)/Lovenox(R) Approved in Japan Jan 28, 2008
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism are common manifestations of VTE and can significantly impact morbidity and mortality in surgical patients ... This may occur in any part of the venous system, but the most common manifestations are deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), usually in the leg, and pulmonary embolism (PE) ... PE is a potentially life-threatening complication of DVT; anyone who experiences DVT is at risk of a PE, which occurs when part or all of a blood clot in a deep vein... (PR Newswire)
Injuries might boost clot risk Jan 26, 2008
This is intriguing information for physicians who work with leg injuries and vascular surgeons charged with diagnosing DVT. ... People most at risk for DVT are those who have been on prolonged bed rest or otherwise unable to move their legs frequently, such as hospital patients, stroke victims and people with spinal cord injuries. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Sprained ankles 'pose DVT risk' Jan 16, 2008
Sprained ankles 'pose DVT risk ... Dr David Keeling, expert in DVT at the Oxford Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis Unit, said the findings seemed credible and corresponded to his experience of treating patients. (BBC News -- Health)
Minor Leg Injuries May Up Clot Risk Jan 15, 2008
Major leg injuries that require a cast, surgery, extended bed rest, or immobilization are known risk factors for deep vein clots, known medically as deep venous thrombosis or DVT.. These clots can turn deadly when they travel to the lungs. (CBS News)
Common Minor Leg Injuries Linked To Higher Blood Clot Risk Jan 15, 2008
The risk of so-called minor injuries that do not lead to these additional factors is unknown. " Karlijn J. van Stralen, M.Sc., Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands, and team look at 2,471 patients who had developed venous thrombosis between 1999-2004. The participants filled in a questionnaire about any injuries, surgical procedures, plaster casts or immobilizations they had within 12 months of developing blood clots. They also wrote down their weight, height, family... (Medical News Today)
Bayer/JNJs oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban still under watch for potential liver toxicity, physicians say Dec 28, 2007
Dr Sylvia Haas, an investigator on the RECORD trials, said the company is also conducting studies evaluating this agent into other indications such as the treatment of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and stroke prevention. Rivaroxaban has a goal to replace the current standard of treatment with injectables (such as low molecular weight heparin), but also the oral vitamin-K antagonists. (FT.com -- Markets)
Parents praise DVT action pledge Dec 27, 2007
The family of a student who died from an undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has welcomed efforts to improve diagnosis of the condition ... Gordon and Jane McPherson have campaigned for increased awareness of DVT since their daughter Katie died ... Katie, 23, from Langbank, Renfrewshire, died in 2003 after medics at two hospitals failed to diagnose DVT.. (BBC News)
UK call for more air seat space Dec 13, 2007
But it said action was needed on seat distances, calling on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to increase the minimum seat pitch to 30". This is primarily due to the committee's concerns about passengers not being able to adopt the brace position in a crash landing, but fears about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) also played a role. Blood clots can form in the lower limbs during long periods of immobility - and can kill if they travel to the lungs - although the risk of this remains low. The minimum... (BBC News -- Health)
Airlines 'should be forced to increase leg room' Dec 13, 2007
The lack of leg room for seating in passenger jets has been linked to scares over deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which can cause fatal blood clots, particularly on long-haul flights. The research also showed more space between seats could allow passengers to evacuate planes more safely in an emergency. (Independent)
Pivotal Phase III Data Showed Rivaroxaban Was Statistically Superior to Enoxaparin in Preventing Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Patients Following Hip Replacement Surgery Dec 9, 2007
The RECORD1 (REgulation of Coagulation in major Orthopedic surgery reducing the Risk of DVT and PE) clinical trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of rivaroxaban with enoxaparin in patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery. The duration of thromboprophylaxis in both treatment groups was five weeks. (BusinessWire)
A tough pill to swallow Nov 21, 2007
Typically clots first show up on legs, forming the dreaded "DVT" or deep-vein thrombosis ... Although nobody likes a big red leg, the real danger in a DVT lies in its ability to break off and head for the lungs. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Thanksgiving Turkey Tips to Keep Food Poisoning at Bay Nov 21, 2007
linked to blood clots, pulmonary embolism, dvt & stroke. Free case review. (Newsinferno.com)
Blood clots 'needlessly killing 10000 a year' Nov 20, 2007
More than 10,000 patients have died from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) because hospitals are not following guidelines, a Parliamentary report announced yesterday. A group of MPs discovered that only a third of hospitals reassess whether patients are at risk of DVT and treat them ... DVT is where blood clots form, mainly in the veins of the lower leg. (Telegraph.co.uk)
NRI woman dies after IVF procedure Nov 17, 2007
Nina Thanki, a driving instructor from Great Glen, Leicestershire, suffered a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her leg which moved into her lung after she underwent infertility treatment at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The IVF, combined with a long-term pelvic problem, were contributory factors to her death from a pulmonary embolism on August 7 last year, the inquiry at Leicester coroner's court in Leicester, about 100 km from here, was told. (India Times, India)
Patients come first for Emerson nurse Nov 16, 2007
Coumadin is necessary for many medical conditions that include patients who have had a stroke, who have atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), or those who have had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (blood clots) ... Coumadin is also used to prevent DVTs in patients who are having hip and knee replacements. (Concord Journal, MA)
We now know out of 4,500 people who fly, one will get a DVT within 8 weeks after travel." Nov 6, 2007
A blood clot that forms within large, deep veins of the body, usually in the leg, is called a deep vein thrombosis or DVT. If untreated, part of the clot may break off and travel to the lungs, where it can cause a pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal condition. "We now know out of 4,500 people who fly, one will get a DVT within 8 weeks after travel," Cannegieter said ... Employees log on to the company's intranet for training about risks, symptoms and preventive measurers for DVT and other... (International Herald Tribune)
Avoid sleeping too much during long travels Oct 30, 2007
Long-distance travel, whether by plane or car, leads to increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that forms in the deep veins of the legs, said Alan Lumsden, a vascular surgeon with the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center in Houston. The clot can travel unnoticed through the blood stream and lodge in the brain, lungs, heart or other areas causing severe damage to organs. (Economic Times)
Gene-block birth control 'on way' Oct 19, 2007
Oral contraceptives can cause nausea, headaches, and low sex drive and raise slightly the risk of DVT and strokes. However, the new "Pill" is at least a decade away - and may have its own side-effects. (BBC News)
Federal Judge Unclots Path for Deep Vein Thrombosis Suits Against Airlines Oct 16, 2007
Walker gives hope to some air travelers afflicted by DVT ... Northern District of California Chief Judge Vaughn Walker wrote that in cases alleging an "accident" -- that is, an unforeseeable circumstance, rather than a simple failure to alert passengers to DVT -- the claims may move forward ... DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a blood clot caused by prolonged immobility; they were enticing to plaintiffs attorneys because they're relatively common, potentially fatal, and, the lawyers say, the... (Law.com)
MIT soldiers on with backsaver Oct 1, 2007
Cognex DVT color vision sensors will also help keep the White Knight straight if it encounters unpaved roads. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Lyons out of World Cup with broken leg Oct 1, 2007
Lyons will delay his return to Sydney for surgery by a few weeks due to his DVT condition. It has yet to be decided who will replace Lyons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wallaby backrower Lyons breaks leg, ruled out of World Cup Sep 30, 2007
"The problem we've got is the treatment for his DVT thins his blood and consequently when he sustains a fracture it makes you bleed a lot more," Raftery said. "Consequently he's got quite a swollen leg and we've got to control that swelling and bleeding and at the same time get him back on to his DVT treatment.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Long haul flights treble risk of DVT Sep 30, 2007
Because new research has revealed that long-haul flyers are three times more likely to develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) than those whose feet stay on the ground ... The researchers calculated that DVT therefore occurs on average once in every 4,656 journeys and that people who take long haul flights have a 3 ... 2 in 1000 chance of getting DVT compared with one every 1000 for non-flyers. (Management-Issues)
Clot risk low for most fliers Sep 29, 2007
From those data, they concluded that one person out of every 4,656 who boards a long-haul flight will develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - a blood clot usually in the legs - within eight weeks of the trip. "Most people who go on an airplane should not need to worry," said Suzanne Cannegieter, who was part of the research team at Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands. (Globe and Mail)
Lyons claims victory over debilitating condition Sep 28, 2007
At the time, it was assumed that DVT - which affects a sufferer's ability to travel - would put Lyons out of the game for some time ... "Shortly after discovering I had DVT, I had my first procedure in hospital, where they clean it all out," Lyons said ... " How he got DVT remains a mystery, but Lyons knows that he must stick to a strict routine of taking medication three times a day. "However, before any contact work at training, or before a game, I'll go off [the medication] for 24 days so... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Air travellers three times more likely to develop thrombosis Sep 28, 2007
People who fly are more than three times more likely to develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT), according to a study of regular travellers ... They said airlines should create more adjustable seats with more leg room for the tallest people to prevent DVT. ... DVT is the formation of a blood clot within an undamaged vein - often because lack of exercise prevents blood from being returned to the heart. (Hindu)
Risk Of Dangerous Clots After Air Travel Seen As Minimal Sep 27, 2007
The risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or formation of dangerous blood clots after air travel is minimal in most people, according to a new study by researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center in Netherlands. However they caution that in obese individuals and in women who use oral contraceptives, the risk of DVT after long-haul flights may indeed be high ... The problem with DVT is that this clot may break off and travel via the blood to vital organs like the brain, lungs and the heart,... (News Locale)
Long-haul flight 'triples' chance of suffering DVT Sep 25, 2007
Long-haul flight 'triples' chance of suffering DVT - Telegraph ... Long-haul flight 'triples' chance of suffering DVT ... A study of more than 8,700 people found that on average an air passenger who takes a flight lasting longer than four hours has a one in around 4,700 chance of getting DVT.. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Under 30s at highest risk of DVT on flights Sep 25, 2007
Their findings further strengthens the link between DVTs and air travel - so-called Economy Class Syndrome ... Overall, they found that longhaul passengers are three times more at risk of DVT than those who do not fly ... "Overall, there is a three-fold higher risk of DVT from long haul, but if you're a woman, who is overweight and on the Pill it could be as high as one per cent.". (Daily Mail)
