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Risk of Venous Thromboembolism After Air Travel

Ida Martinelli, Emanuela Taioli, Tullia Battaglioli, Gian Marco Podda, Serena M. Passamonti, Paola Pedotti, Pier Mannuccio Mannucci

Archives of Internal Medicine · 2003 · 164 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Air travel is a mild risk factor for venous thromboembolism, doubling the risk of the disease. When thrombophilia or oral contraceptive use is present, the risk increases to 16-fold and 14-fold, respectively, indicating a multiplicative interaction.

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