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Old 14th Aug 2010, 11:11
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homonculus
 
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I dont know the answer either (well it is a forum!) but the CAUSE seems to me to be the big issue, followed by the extent of the thrombus and any secondary damage.

And no, sitting in front of a computer is not the same! The reason for thrombembolic phenomena is multifactorial but includes the effect of depressuriasation. It is a real issue. We now have a faily precise protocol to advise patients.

The big mystery is why pilots dont get so many DVTs........
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