Economy Class Syndrome

Gender of the patient

Age of the patient

Length of the flight

• deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

• pulmonary embolism?

• stroke?

• peripheral arterial thrombosis?

• myocardial infarction?

• in a cramped seat?

• relatively immobile during the flight?

• breathing reduced oxygen in the cabin atmosphere?

• dehydrated?

• wearing tight-fitting or constrictive clothes?

• have a hereditary hypercoagulable state?

• obese?

• had recent major surgery or trauma?

• pregnant or in early postpartum period?

• taking a prothrombotic medications (hormone replacement, oral contraceptives, etc)?

• have cancer?

• a smoker?

• have an autoimmune disease (antiphospholipid syndrome, vasculitis)?

• have a significant infection?

• taking precautions (elastic compression stockings, etc)?

• have a history of previous thromboembolic event?

• have varicose veins?