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DVT Prevention in TravelersAka: Travel-Related Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention

See Also
1. Deep Vein Thrombosis
2. Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Indications for Prevention
1. Hypercoagulable State
2. Age over 50 years
Travel recommendations for flights over 4 hours
1. Walk 15 minutes each hour of flight
2. Taken Aspirin 80 to 325 mg po qd
3. Wear Compression stockings during flight
4. Maintain adequate hydration
References
1. Scurr (2001) Lancet 357:1485

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