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How to prevent pulmonary embolism during long-haul flights

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It's vacation time and if you are preparing to travel to a far flung location, keep these basic tips in mind to prevent PE and DVT.

 

See:

Tsoran I, Saharov G, Brenner B, et al. Prolonged travel and venous thromboembolism findings from the RIETE registry. Thromb Res. 2010 Jul 11. Abstract.

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Who's Talking
Samuel Z Goldhaber, MD
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Director, Venous Thromboembolism Research Group
Co-Director, Anticoagulation Management Service
Cardiovascular Division
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA