Pulmonary embolism aggravated by two short flights 3 days apart.
An elderly internist experienced aggravation of preexisting pulmonary emboli following each of two short flights of 75 min apiece 3 d apart. A brief discussion of risk factors is included. It is suggested that pertinent reports should separate venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) from uncomplicated deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Grossman
Charles M
CM
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Department of Medicine, Portland, OR 97205, USA. lindatian06@yahoo.com
White
Jocelyn C
JC
Dunn
Patrick M
PM
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