Ambulantná terapia 1/2009
Traveler´s venous thrombosis and varicose veins
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
