The “Three-Hit Combo”: Synergistic Physiologic Mechanisms Underlying Air Travel Related Venous Thromboembolism
March 17, 2026
Air travel longer than four hours is associated with a significant increase in VTE risk, often referred to as ‘economy-class syndrome.’ This risk is compounded by factors such as prolonged immobility, low cabin humidity, and reduced barometric pressure, which together create a prothrombotic environment. … More The “Three-Hit Combo”: Synergistic Physiologic Mechanisms Underlying Air Travel Related Venous Thromboembolism
