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Holiday thrombosis.

Giuseppe Lippi1, Massimo Franchini, Emmanuel J Favaloro

  • 1Dipartimento di Patologia e Medicina di Laboratorio, UO Diagnostica Ematochimica, Parma, Italy. glippi@ao.pr.it

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Acute thrombosis risk increases during holidays due to lifestyle changes like overindulgence and stress. Awareness of these preventable triggers can help high-risk individuals make informed choices to mitigate dangers.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Thrombosis Research

Background:

  • Acute thrombosis, arterial or venous, is multifactorial, often triggered by accumulated risk factors.
  • Evidence suggests acute thrombotic events, including venous thromboembolism and acute coronary syndrome, exhibit seasonal patterns, notably spiking during holiday periods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the contributing factors to the 'holiday phenomenon' of increased acute thrombosis.
  • To highlight the potential preventability of these events and inform at-risk patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence on seasonal patterns and holiday-associated triggers of thrombosis.
  • Analysis of lifestyle factors contributing to acute thrombotic events during holidays.

Main Results:

  • Holiday periods are associated with a characteristic spike in acute thrombotic events.
  • Factors such as overindulgence, dietary changes, excessive alcohol consumption, altered physical activity, and stress are implicated as triggers.
  • The 'holiday phenomenon' is perceived as potentially preventable.

Conclusions:

  • Lifestyle modifications during holidays can mitigate the risk of acute thrombosis.
  • Informing high-risk patients about these preventable dangers is crucial for informed decision-making.