Deep Vein Thrombosis

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition caused by a blood clot forming in the veins of the leg. Its possible association with long distance air travel has lead to it often being referred to as "economy class syndrome".

Follow the links below to find general information about deep vein thrombosis, and tips on how to avoid this condition while travelling.

Reviewed August 2008

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Title:   Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Deep vein thrombosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the veins of the leg. A pulmonary embolism is a life threatening complication. Long distance flights may contribute to the risk of DVT, in a condition commonly known as 'economy class syndrome'.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Deep vein thrombosis
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The condition known as deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the leg.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Deep vein thrombosis and air travel
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   There is community concern that air travel may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This page explains what DVT is, and provides a set of guidelines for the safety and comfort of air travellers.
Date:   Nov 2003
Title:   DVT and flying
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Publicity following 2 deaths due to pulmonary embolism after long-haul air travel in 2000 has sparked a public debate about the issue of DVT and air travel.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Investigations for thrombotic tendencies. Treatment of deep leg vein thrombosis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Some people are more likely to develop blood clots than others. This tendency may be due to problems with certain natural proteins which normally stop the blood clotting. Sometimes, this tendency can run in families.
Date:   Jan 1999
Title:   DVT and air travel
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   One health problem associated with flying is the risk of blood clots forming in the leg veins.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Interventions to improve uptake of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitals
Publisher:   National Institute of Clinical Studies
Description:   The review looks for strategies that have been effective in increasing the appropriate use of pharmacological and mechanical measures to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalised patients, and secondarily, whether there is information on the cost effectiveness of such strategies.
Date:   Jul 2003
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