Risk Of Developing Deep Vein Thrombosis During A Flight Is Often Overestimated, According to Some Experts

Friday, July 24, 2009 - 12:14 in Biology & Nature

The risk of developing deep vein thrombosis during a long flight is often overestimated. According to some researchers, this condition is very unlikely in healthy travelers. When people wear a cast or splint after a sports accident, on the other hand, many are not aware that they have an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis in their leg and pelvic area.

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