Abstract: . . .  recent years after several cases were attributed to long flights. DVT can lead to a pul- monary embolism (PE), when a clot breaks free and lodges in a lung. If the clot is large enough, it can cause sudden death. In an airplane, the dehydration caused by the dry air may thicken blood. In addition, the low cabin pressure, combined with immobility in cramped seats, may cause blood to collect in the legs. As a result, DVT has been dubbed economy class syndrome. The potential for the problem . . .
. . .  DVT - 101 Reprinted with permission from the American Council on Exercise. 2002 American Council on Exercise Compliments of: Put your name and logo in this area, then make handout copies. How to Avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis on Long Plane Flights In-flight Exercises Ankle turns: Lift your feet off the floor and move your toes in a circle, one foot moving clockwise and the other foot moving counterclockwise. Change direction and repeat. Foot lifts: . . .
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