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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 September 2011
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| Title: | Deep vein thrombosis |
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| 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 or 'economy-class syndrome'. Other risk factors for DVT include coronary heart disease, being overweight or obese, cigarette smoking, pregnancy, taking a high-dose combined oral contraceptive pill, family history of DVT or recent surgery or injury. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Travel tips for seniors |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Older people should plan any travel carefully. Make sure pre-existing medical conditions are well managed. Organise travel insurance with pre-existing illness cover if needed and take enough of your regular medication to last the entire trip. Coronary heart disease, obesity and sitting still for extended periods of time are known risk factors for the development of blood clots in the veins of the legs or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Travellers with special needs - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Some travellers, such as people with chronic illnesses, including diabetes and HIV infection, older people, pregnant women and people with disabilities, may need to take special precautions to ensure a happy and healthy holiday. |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in one of the deep veins of the body. DVT clots usually occur in those deep veins within the leg, particularly within the calf muscles. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. |
| Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Title: | Flying and thromboembolism: a patient's perspective |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | A 38-year-old professional manager developed a problem after the five-hour flight from Sydney to Perth. |
| Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Title: | Flying and blood clots |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | On a long trip, sitting down for many hours can reduce the blood flow in the legs. Sometimes a clot can form in one of the veins of the legs. This is a deep vein thrombosis. While it can occur during a long journey in a car or bus, thrombosis is a particular concern for airline passengers. |
| Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Title: | Flying and thromboembolism |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | The risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism increases during, and for several weeks after, flights of four or more hours. |
| Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Title: | DVT and flying - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | The risk of DVT doubles after a long-haul flight. Find out about the symptoms and risk factors for DVT, and how to prevent it. |
| Date: | Oct 2009 |
| Title: | Comments for consumers: Deep vein thrombosis |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Patients who are in hospital do not move around as much as normal. This increases the risk that a blood clot may form in the deep veins of their legs. This is called deep vein thrombosis. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | Heparins for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis - safety issues |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Heparins are commonly used to prevent venous thromboembolism. Although they are effective anticoagulants, heparins have a high risk of adverse effects if used inappropriately. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | Arm deep venous thrombosis |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected upper limb deep venous thrombosis. |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | Leg deep venous thrombosis |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected lower limb deep venous thrombosis. |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | Travellers thrombosis |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of travellers thrombosis by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
| Title: | Deep vein thrombosis - myDr.com.au |
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| 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: | Diagnostic tests: the diagnosis of recurrent deep venous thrombosis |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Duplex ultrasound is the preferred investigation for the diagnosis of initial and recurrent deep venous thrombosis.The contralateral leg should be scanned when thrombosis is diagnosed as it is bilateral in 30% of cases. |
| Date: | Apr 2007 |
| Title: | Deep vein thrombosis and air travel |
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| 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: | Interventions to improve uptake of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitals |
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| Publisher: | National Health and Medical Research Council,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 |
| Title: | DVT and air travel - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | One health problem associated with flying is the risk of blood clots forming in the leg veins. |
| Date: | May 2002 |
| Title: | Investigations for thrombotic tendencies. Treatment of deep leg vein thrombosis |
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| 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 |
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