Deep vein thrombosis and air travel.
Mary is a 55 year old woman on hormone replacement therapy. She is flying to the UK with her husband in a few weeks time, and is concerned about the recent media attention given to the 'economy class syndrome'. Mary's sister developed a similar problem after surgery some years ago. She is worried that she might be at risk of developing a clot during her flight and asks your advice.
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D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014195:Travel; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control