THrombosis AETiology of Aviation-Related Travel: The THETA θ study

Background. Long-haul flights have been associated with a two- to four-fold increased risk of aviation-related thrombosis (ART). Several studies have investigated the extent to which hypoxic hypobaric exposure, dehydration and prolonged immobilisation during air travel induce changes in haemost...

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Main Authors: B F Jacobson, S Louw, E Schapkaitz, F Laher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2024-09-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/2109