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Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Screening for Proximal Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis
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[Travel and venous thromboembolism]
Kristian Hallundbæk Mikkelsen1, Stine Ulrik Knudsen, Lars Nannestad Jørgensen
1Schønbergsgade 7, 2. tv., 1906 Frederiksberg C. kristianmikkel@gmail.com.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 18, 2014
Summary
Travel slightly increases venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk, especially for longer journeys or with other risk factors. Compression stockings may help reduce asymptomatic VTE risk.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant health concern.
- Travel is a common activity with potential health implications.
- Understanding travel-associated VTE is crucial for preventative strategies.
Purpose:
- To review and synthesize existing literature on the association between travel and VTE.
- To identify risk factors and evaluate prophylactic measures for travel-associated VTE.
Summary:
- The absolute risk of VTE after travel is low but shows a 2-4 fold increase.
- Risk factors include travel duration, pre-existing VTE risk factors, and extreme height.
- Compression stockings demonstrate efficacy in reducing asymptomatic VTE, while heparin is presumed protective; acetylsalicylic acid lacks evidence.
Impact:
- Informs public health guidelines regarding travel safety.
- Provides evidence-based recommendations for VTE prevention during travel.
- Highlights the need for individualized risk assessment for travelers.
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