venous thromboembolism following travel

Venous Thromboembolism Following Travel

International travel has become increasingly common and accessible, hence, about two billion passengers undertake international and domestic air travel each year. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious public health disorder which may occur following prolonged travel, especially after air travel. A direct relation between VTE development and prolonged travels has been documented, while some ...

Air travel-associated venous thromboembolism.

Long-distance air travel is increasing and cases of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following air travel have attracted both considerable public attention and legal claims against airlines. VTE is a common disorder worldwide with a notably high incidence in older individuals. Many biochemical factors that lead to, or accentuate, thrombus formation are associated with increased risk of VTE. These f...

Air travel and risk of venous thromboembolism.

※ Venous thromboembolism (VTE) consists of two related conditions caused by blood clots: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). ※ DVT is a condition in which a blood clot develops in one of the deep veins, most commonly in the lower legs. If part of the clot breaks off, travels and becomes lodged in the blood vessels of the lungs, it will cause PE. ※ In healthy individuals, the...

Air travel and venous thromboembolism: minimizing the risk.

For those traveling on long flights, the risk of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, generally referred to as venous thromboembolism (VTE), is real and dangerous if left unrecognized or untreated. The goal of this article is to provide an overview of how best to prevent VTE during travel, and how to diagnose and treat it.

The weak connection between venous thromboembolism and air travel.

Policy and Practice Air travel and venous thromboembolism

There has recently been increased publicity on the risk of venous thrombosis after long-haul flights. This paper reviews the evidence base related to the association between air travel and venous thromboembolism. The evidence consists only of case reports, clinical case–control studies and observational studies involving the use of intermediate end-points, or expert opinion. Some studies have s...