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A member asked:
If blood pressure is high (135/95--not medicated) does taking a flight increase risk of dvt?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Different issues: High blood pressure is not a specific risk factor for dvt, but prolonged travel with immobility is.
Answered 4/3/2013
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No : Increased blood pressure will not increase risk of dvt. However length of plane ride and duration of immobility will.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No.: Dvt typically occurs when an individual is inactive, such as taking a long plane flight. Hypertension alone does not cause dvt. However, hypertension is also associated with inactivity, and many of these patients place themselves at risk of DVT with a decreased activity level. The easy preventative solution - get up from your seat every 30 minutes and take a short walk.
Answered 6/10/2014
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