Pulmonary embolism after long duration rail travel: economy class syndrome or rail coach syndrome.
Pulmonary embolism after long duration air travel is well described. However it can also occur following a long duration rail or road transport. We present a case of 43 year old male who developed deep venous thrombosis and acute pulmonary embolism after a long rail journey. We propose to call it as rail coach syndrome and stress the need for taking the same preventive measures as recommended for airline passengers.
Dept. of Cardiology, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana - 141 008, India.
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Mittal
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Chopra
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Calton
D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D011890:Railroads; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013577:Syndrome; D013997:Time Factors; D014195:Travel; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D006493:Heparin; D013300:Streptokinase