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DVT

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where blood clots develop in the deep veins of the legs.

Advice on travel-related DVT

About the link between long-haul air travel and DVT and how to reduce the chances of developing the condition.

IMP 17-13 Grimshaw: Prevention of deep vein thrombosis: A feasibility study for a randomised trial of three different strategies to implement evidence based guidelines

Lead researcher: Professor Jeremy Grimshaw (Health Services Research Unit, Aberdeen)

Health advice for travellers

This section tells you how to get medical treatment abroad, including information on the European Health Insurance card, or EHIC - the replacement for the E111.

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