Interní Med. 2008; 10(5): 219-223

TRAVELER´S VENOUS THROMBOSIS AND VARICOSE VEINS

doc. MUDr. Petr Gavorník PhD
II. interná klinika LF UK - FNsP, Angiologické pracovisko, Bratislava

Venous thrombosis (phlebothrombosis; venous thromboembolism) can be caused by prolonged sitting in cramped position during air travel. The symptoms of venous thromboembolism (VTE) can develop up to one months after a long distance travel (long-haul flight). It is known that some inherited and acquired factors increase the risk for travel-related thrombosis (f. e. chronic venous disease). Active prevention includes physical measures and antithrombotic drugs.

Keywords: traveler´s venous thrombosis, varicose veins, antithrombotic prevention

Published: June 1, 2008  Show citation

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