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26 maj 2017 · The term ‘economy class syndrome’ refers to the occurrence of thrombotic events during long-haul flights that mainly occur in passengers in the economy class of the aircraft. This syndrome results from several factors related to the aircraft cabin (immobilization, hypobaric hypoxia and low humidity) and the passenger (body mass index ...
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Causes of economy class syndrome. Lack of adequate fluids, and dehydration caused by drinking alcohol which induces diuresis (an increase in urination), contribute to an increase in blood viscosity. Learn more about causes of traveller's thrombosis.
The “Economy Class Syndrome” Problems With the Assessment of Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism. A necdotal reports of venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with air travel have been ap-pearing for 20 years, to a total of approximately 200 cases, including several sudden deaths.1 These have attracted considerable international publicity.
17 lip 2014 · Treatment of VTE. There are two pharmacologic options for the treatment of VTE: anticoagulant therapy and thrombolytic therapy. In more severe cases, surgical options including thrombectomy and venous interruption may be required. The recommendations by the American College of Chest Physicians are summarized in TABLE 2. 21
31 mar 2002 · After sitting all scrunched up on that never-ending flight from Sydney or Rome, the pain in your leg might be only a fleeting muscle cramp. But it also could be a symptom “economy class syndrome,” a serious but preventable hazard of frequent flying.
PULMONARY EMBOLISM (PE) and/or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurring during or soon after air travel has been termed the economy class syndrome. 1 Three reports in this issue of the ARCHIVES provide additional insights regarding this syndrome. 2-4
