Deep-Vein Thrombosis

Stocking, Heparin Eliminate 'Coach Class' Syndrome

Published in Blood Weekly, December 6th, 2001

In healthy individuals, compression stockings reduced the incidence of leg blood clots that are common on long-haul flights. Compression stockings put pressure on the leg muscles to help return blood flow from the legs.

For people with cardiovascular disease and those who are at high risk for clots in the legs, a single injection of the blood thinner heparin did the trick, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2001 conference in Anaheim, California.

People with a history of heart disease or stroke are considered at high risk for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) on long plane rides, says researcher Gianni...

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