An outstanding 180,000 people die from blood clot related causes in The U.S. each year. That is more then from vehicle accidents, breast cancer and Aids combined. Yet most of us don’t even know if we are at risk.
Sore legs can lead to blood clots.
Written in response to recent studies which show that the incidence of DVT is rising during long distance travel. Hospitals have known that venous stasis caused DVT and they have been successful in reducing DVT. The airline industry can do more to reduce DVT during long flights. Reducing the intake of caffeinated products and alcohol when combined with increased water intake and short walks can reduce the incidence of DVT significantly.
How they are caused and what to do about them.
