Reducing the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
("Economy Class " Syndrome)
Travelling any distance where a person is immobile for extended periods, can be a precursor to the development of a DVT as blood circulation slows down, and increases the risk of clotting which may cause thrombosis. Aircraft travel can exacerbate this risk due to atmospheric pressures but other long distance travel can also cause a DVT to develop. This risk is also of concern for people with healthy veins.
Measures to be taken
Besides the general advice recommended by the airline such as drinking lots of water, reducing alcohol comsumption, moving lower limbs during flights such as exercise or walking around an additional measure which has proved to be very efficient in the prevention of these diseases is the wearing of graduated compression below knee stockings or socks.
Men's & Women's Below Knee Graduated Support
The graduated support stockings are knitted to apply maximum pressure at the ankles with gradually reducing compression up to the length of the hosiery. The stokings forces blood from tiny surface veins into the deep vein system that carries blood to the heart. In this process, the vein walls are constricted assuring proper vein-valve closure. This prevents back-flow pressure through the legs back to the heart.
We recommend the products our Knee-high 15-21mmHg products for all travellers who are concern about the health of their legs.
Travelling any distance where a person is immobile for extended periods, can be a precursor to the development of a DVT as blood circulation slows down, and increases the risk of clotting which may cause thrombosis. Aircraft travel can exacerbate this risk due to atmospheric pressures but other long distance travel can also cause a DVT to develop. This risk is also of concern for people with healthy veins.
