Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Can medication prevent blood clots in immobilised legs?

If you cannot move your leg for days, because of a broken bone for example, then particular anticoagulant drugs can reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis. However, the most important preventive measure is to start moving around again as soon as possible. more...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): What is the risk of developing DVT during a flight and can it be prevented?

The risk of DVT is very low for healthy travellers. Even for people with risk factors, there is little risk on flights less than four to six hours, although their risk is a little higher for flights longer than six to eight hours. Compression stockings can reduce the risk. more...