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Association between acute hypobaric hypoxia and activation of coagulation in human beings.
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Lancet . 11/11/2000, Vol. 356 Issue 9242, p1657-1658. 2p. 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- The risk of venous thrombosis is thought to be increased by flying. In a study of 20 healthy male volunteers who were suddenly exposed to a hypobaric environment similar to that encountered within aeroplane cabins, markers of activated coagulation transiently Increased by two-fold to eight-fold. We suggest that hypobaric hypoxia, with sedentariness and dehydration, may cause this increased risk of venous thrombosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01406736
- Volume :
- 356
- Issue :
- 9242
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Lancet
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 3749777
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(00)03165-2