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Avoid Economy Class Syndrome, blood clots formed during air travel. Information for passengers, pilots, and healthcare workers.

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) within a deep vein, commonly in the thigh or calf. The blood clot ...more... An A to Z of health factsheet from BUPA ...

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Economy Class syndrome (blood clots caused by long distance airline travel) can be a life threatening problem. This site has collected a large amount of information on this subject, and discusses preventive measures such as elastic stockings.

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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and was written for general information only. The article does not purport to be definitive and is not a substitute for advice from a general practitioner, qualified physician or counsellor. Up, up, and away: plane trips and blood clots Background The term economy class syndrome is used to describe a consequence of a medical ...

THEPathoPlusPage CourseBusiness ClassicLectures PathoNews PathoFeatures Archives GreatLinks Home Q. What is the connection between flying economy class and DVT A. Immobility DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS A recent study done by doctors at the Trippler Army Medical Center in Honolulu and reported in Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine found that of 134 patients suffering from clotted blood in the ...

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be a more frequent cause of pulmonary embolism (PE) and may be more prevalent than previously believed, according to two new studies reported in the October 1999 issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP).