What is DVT that something to do with blood clot? Is it true that we will get blood clot during long flight?

Answer 1

DVT or Deep-Vein Thrombosis is a codition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the legs. The conditions can be fatal if part of the clot breaks off and blocks a blood vessel in the lung.
Yes it is true that we may get blood clot during long journey flight. Studies show that office staff who spend long hours sitting in the office everyday are more tendency to get blood clot.

Answer 2

Deep vein thrombosis


A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) that develops in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg. Deep vein thrombosis can cause pain in the leg and can potentially lead to complications. About 1-3 people in 1000 develop a DVT each year in the UK.1
Where do DVTs happen?

A DVT usually develops in a deep vein in the leg but it can occur elsewhere, such as the arm. Deep veins pass through the centre of the leg and are surrounded by the muscles.

A DVT is different to blood clots that form in a separate set of veins (called superficial veins) that lie under the skin. These clots are called superficial thrombophlebitis and are much less serious.2

Symptoms of DVT

In most cases of DVT, the clots are small and do not cause any symptoms. The body is able to gradually break down the clot and there are no long-term effects.3

Larger clots may partially or totally block the blood flow in the vein and cause symptoms such as:

* swelling of the calf - this is usually different from the mild ankle swelling that many people get during long haul flights for example1,3
* pain in the calf3
* calf pain that is noticeable, or worse when standing or walking3

These are not always a sign of a DVT, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice.ws is, in most cases, DVT blood clots can be prevented

Answer 3

DVT is a deep vein thrombosis- and is just that, a blood clot, most often referenced to those occuring in your legs. It occurs more often in people that are sedentary for a long amount of time. The blood clot can travel through your body to your lungs and/or heart and/or brain and cause aneurysm, stroke, or death. It has been nkown to occur that on long flights when a person is sitting for a prolonged amount of time, that a clot can occur. Think about it, if your blood is not circulating well, it is not unreasonable for it to get "stuck" somewhere and collecte in a vein or artery causing a clot or DVT. I suggest if you are going on a long flight that you just make sure you stretch once an hour- get up, walk a little, move around. But don't freak, it is not a common occurance and if you are in good health you don't have so much to worry about. If you are concerned, see your doctor!

Answer 4

Deep venous thrombosis is a condition where there is a blood clot in a deep vein (a vein that accompanies an artery).

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) affects mainly the veins in the lower leg and the thigh. It involves the formation of a clot (thrombus ) in the larger veins of the area. This clot may interfere with circulation, and it may break off and travel through the blood stream (embolize). A resulting embolus can lodge in the brain, lungs, heart, or other area, causing severe damage to that organ.

Risks include prolonged sitting, bedrest, or immobilization (such as on long plane or car trips), recent surgery or trauma (especially hip, knee or gynecological surgery), fractures, childbirth within the last 6 months and the use of medications such as estrogen and birth control pills.

Risks also include a history of polycythemia vera, malignant (cancerous) tumor, and inherited or acquired hypercoagulability (a condition where the blood is more likely to clot).

Deep venous thrombosis is most common in adults over age 60 but can occur in any age group.

Answer 5

Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that can form in your legs and sometimes move to your lungs, where it could be fatal. In fact, complications from DVT blood clots contribute to more deaths each year than AIDS and breast cancer combined. And cancer and certain heart or respiratory diseases increase the risk.

But the good news is, in most cases, DVT blood clots can be prevented

Answer 6

DVT is deep vein thrombosis and yes, it is a blood clot. It can happen on long flights. Some people are more prone than others such as smokers. The best thing to do if you are on a long flight is to exerceise your legs as much as possible to get the blood flowing.

Answer 7

Anytime you sit for prolonged periods of time, there is a higher risk of blood clots in the legs. It does not mean that it will happen to you. This includes flights, car rides, office work. The key is to get up and walk about for a bit to get the blood circulating in the lower leg area. It's a little harder to do on a flight, though. It helps to move your legs in different positions and stretch them out in front of you as much as possible.

Answer 8

you may get them during long periods of sitting and/or lying. it is routine now to give anticoagulants to patients admitted to the hospital to avoid blood clots.
exercises can be done to avoid dvt. do this feet flat, lift your toes toward the ceiling. then lift your heels up. this will circulate blood. and you might want to take an aspirin before your flight or long meeting.