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Should i fly with compression socks?
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DVT prophylaxis: Travelers on a flight of less than 6 hours and those with no known risk factors for VTE, regardless of the duration of the flight, do not need DVT prophylaxis. Travelers with 1 or more risk factors for VTE should consider graduated compression stockings and/or blood thinner for flights longer than 6 hours.
Answered 9/30/2019
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