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DVT Prevention in Travelers

Aka: DVT Prevention in Travelers, Travel-Related Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
  1. See Also
    1. Deep Vein Thrombosis
    2. Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
  2. Indications for Prevention
    1. Hypercoagulable State
    2. Age over 50 years
  3. 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
  4. References
    1. Scurr (2001) Lancet 357:1485-9

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