Blood Clots

Blood clots occur most often in the legs and frequently after prolonged periods of immobility. If a blood clot travels to the lungs or other vital organs, it may cause sudden death. Blood clots in legs treatment often involves the use anticoagulant blood medications (Blood Thinners). Please see our section on Deep Vein Thrombosis for more information regarding treating blood clots and air travel.

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