Low Oxygen 'Causes Dvt When You Fly'

Daily MailMarch 10, 2006

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FLYING long-haul puts you at greater risk of DVT because of low cabin pressure and low oxygen levels, says a study.

The research shows for the first time that sitting stationary for long periods during air travel is not the only cause of potentially fatal blood clots.

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Low Oxygen 'Causes Dvt When You Fly'

The unique conditions of long-distance flying increase the chances of DVT by activating blood clotting mechanisms in ...

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