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	Economy Class Syndrome / Deep Vein Thrombosis
		Many common practices on airlines can contribute to the syndrome, including alcohol service, long periods when movement in the cabin is restricted, and the cramped quarters and infrequent supply of beverages in coach.
		Although this condition has been nicknamed "economy class syndrome" based on suspicion that it may be caused by the cramped leg room in airlines' economy class seating sections, that may be a misnomer.
		Even if you are on a short flight and have little worry about "economy class syndrome," this tape will help reduce the stress of travel so you reach your destination feeling relaxed and renewed.
	www.stretch.com /economyclasssyndrome.htm (529 words)

	Economy class syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Economy class syndrome was coined in the late 1990s when it turned out that people who has traveled long distances by aeroplane were at an increased risk for thrombosis, especially deep venous thrombosis and its main complication, pulmonary embolism.
		Although all these diseases had been recognised for a long time, the possibility of litigation against airline companies brought them into the limelight when this "syndrome" was reported.
		Patients with disease that predisposes them for thrombosis, such as antiphospholipid syndrome or cancer, are probably at a much greater risk.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Economy_class_syndrome (205 words)

	Syndrome, economy class definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		The economy class syndrome is directly related to immobility for long periods during which blood pools in the legs, raising the risk of clot formation.
		The economy class syndrome is not confined to that class on a plane.
		It is recommended that all persons traveling on air flights, irrespective of which class they are in, drink lots of water and move their legs by walking whenever possible and by periodically flexing and extending their ankles, knees, and hips to minimize the risk of economy class syndrome.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16090 (308 words)

	Economy Class Syndrome
		Economy class syndrome is the name given to the development of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg as a result of long distance travel.
		The primary cause of the DVT is lack of movement of the blood in the veins of the leg when sitting motionless for a long period of time combined with compression of the veins at the knee and groin when sitting upright.
		There is not much research on how effective this is in preventing Economy Class Syndrome but it is a reasonable precaution to take, particularly in the elderly traveller.
	www.simondodds.com /Venous/ECS_FAQ.htm (615 words)

	ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME
		It was called THE ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME on the theory that close seats cause a person to bend his knees which slow the flow of blood in the legs enough to cause clots to form.
		People who fly in planes in economy class with their knees bent are no more likely to suffer leg clots than those who do anything else.
		Fly economy class and feel secure that people who fly first class are still not going to enjoy better health than you, even though they may be more comfortable.
	www.drmirkin.com /morehealth/8722.html (478 words)

	Frequent Flyers Beware: Simple Steps Can Prevent "Economy Class Syndrome" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		But it also could be a symptom of "economy class syndrome," a serious but preventable hazard of frequent flying.
		Stanley Mohler at Wright State University School of Medicine, an international authority on aerospace medicine, the term "economy class syndrome" was coined to identify the effects of blood clots developed in the deep veins of the legs after sitting for prolonged periods in cramped conditions -- notably the coach sections of commercial airplanes.
		Dr. Mohler believes that economy class syndrome is more common today as a result of two factors, the increase in the number of frequent flyers and airline deregulation.
	www.med.wright.edu /whatsnew/newsreleases/archive/2001/economy.html (890 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT, Economy Class Syndrome)
		Another study showed that individuals hospitalized with DVT were four times more likely to have gone on a long trip recently than those treated at the hospital for other conditions.
		Because of findings like this, deep venous thrombosis is often referred to as "economy class syndrome."
		Some suggest that only people with a particular genetic abnormality are at risk for economy class syndrome.
	www.healthopedia.com /deep-venous-thrombosis (497 words)

	GN Online: Airlines face lawsuits over 'economy class syndrome' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		He said the class action could expand to include more airlines and "could potentially involve any airline running flights to and from Australia." Emirates would not comment directly on the potential case yesterday, saying it has yet to be contacted by McCarthy's lawyer.
		But an airline spokeswoman said, "Emirates Economy Class is one of the roomiest in the sky with seat pitches ranging from 32 to 34 inches.
		It also acknowledged that "economy class syndrome" was in scientific dispute and more research was needed for firm conclusions to be drawn.
	www.gulf-news.com /Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=4697 (726 words)

	The Word Spy - economy class syndrome
		economy class syndrome (i.CON.uh.mee clas sin.drum, -drohm) n.
		In fact, phlebitis is quite common, the result of immobility because of an injury or traveling in a confined space, like a coach seat on a crowded flight.
		The title is "Air Travel and Thrombotic Episodes: The Economy Class Syndrome," and it was written by Dr. John M. Cruickshank, a cardiovascular consultant to Imperial Chemical Industries, Dr. Richard Gorlin of Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, and Dr. Bryan Jennett, a neurosurgeon at Southern General Hospital, Glasgow.
	www.wordspy.com /words/economyclasssyndrome.asp (190 words)

	PM - Economy class syndrome
		To stress the importance of moving around, and it's not just idle talk - it's a serious warning to prevent a condition known as 'Economy Class Syndrome' which is said to have caused the death of a 28-year-old bride-to-be on a flight from Australia to London.
		The 'Economy Class Syndrome' has been written up in the medical literature over the last few years.
		It's actually a misnomer because it's not specific to Economy Class, nor is it specific to airlines.
	www.abc.net.au /pm/stories/s203077.htm (757 words)

	eMJA: Gallus & Baker, Economy class syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		and was labelled "economy class syndrome" in 1988 (two of the six cases were authors of that report, and paradoxically, one of the authors with DVT had travelled in business class).
		Business and first class passengers are not immune, so more generous seating space is unlikely to be the answer (and "economy class syndrome" is most likely a misnomer).
		Clerel M, Caillard G. Thromboembolic syndrome from prolonged sitting and flights of long duration: experience of the Emergency Medical Service of the Paris Airports.
	www.mja.com.au /public/issues/174_06_190301/gallus/gallus.html (1630 words)

	What is economy class syndrome? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The youngest case that I am aware of is the death of a 28-year-old bride-to-be who collapsed and died after emerging from an economy class seat on a flight from Australia to London.
		I would find it interesting to screen a plane-load of long haul economy class passengers to assess how many developed asymptomatic blood clots.
		All persons with medical conditions contemplating long flights in economy seats should seek the advice of their physician.
	www.aresearchguide.com /drkclot.html (690 words)

	Deep Vein Thrombosis / DVT / Economy Class Syndrome
		The case will hinge on whether the claimants can prove DVT was caused by the cramped seating conditions often found in economy class, and that the airlines were aware of the risks and did not take reasonable action to mitigate the dangers or to warn passengers.
		The true picture of the number of travellers, both worldwide and within the UK, who have suffered with Deep Vein Thrombosis (also referred to as Economy Class Syndrome and Travellers' Thrombosis), a condition which is being linked to cramped airline seats, is only now becoming clear as the condition receives a mass of publicity.
		If you would like to be kept up-to-date with legal developments or think you may have a potential claim then please contact us - mail@caniclaim.com - and we will keep you abreast of developments and put you in contact with specialist solicitors who can help, if needed.
	www.caniclaim.com /dvt.htm (1574 words)

	Economy Class Syndrome \| aHealthyAdvantage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The media have dubbed this condition "economy-class syndrome," because the crowded conditions on many forms of transportation prevent people from stretching and moving around.
		Most of those who suffered embolisms were in economy class.
		Some researchers agree that the term "economy-class syndrome" is inaccurate, since at least a few people stricken with DVT had plenty of room to move around.
	www.ahealthyadvantage.com /topic/dvt (2218 words)

	Economy Class Syndrome Lawsuits
		The drive to make airlines responsible for passengers who develop deep vein thrombosis -- the potentially deadly blood clots often linked to long flights -- is picking up momentum with a federal court judge's refusal to dismiss two lawsuits.
		The cases were filed by two passengers on trans-Atlantic flights who developed ''economy class syndrome,'' the nickname given DVT because it is caused by hours of sitting in cramped conditions.
		This month in San Francisco, U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that the plaintiffs are entitled to pursue their claims under the Warsaw Convention of 1929, which governs airline liability.
	graduatedcompression.com /airlaw.htm (721 words)

	Accident Solicitors, Manchester UK – Deep Vein Thrombosis (Economy Class Syndrome)
		In recent years, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been dubbed "economy class syndrome" after being linked with deep vein thrombosis cases in aeroplane passengers.
		Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome' can strike anyone who is immobile for long periods of time and is caused by a blood clot which usually forms in the leg, often unnoticed, although it can cause stiffness and pain.
		The dangers of being immobile and of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome' have been recognised since the 1940s, and a report in 1968 specifically warned of the dangers to air passengers of acquiring deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome'.
	www.theaccidentsolicitors.co.uk /deepveinthrombosis.php (301 words)

	Turns of Phrase: Economy-class syndrome
		The airlines say the phrase is a misnomer as it isn’t a problem only with economy class passengers—not exactly reassuring for business travellers.
		Other life-threatening conditions such as deep vein thromboses and strokes have also been connected with what has become known as “economy class syndrome”.
		This type of schedule has become so common that last year the British science journal The Lancet published a study pointing to a new medical condition, “economy-class syndrome” as a major contributor to heart disease and stroke deaths among business people.
	www.worldwidewords.org /turnsofphrase/tp-eco3.htm (259 words)

	Economy Class Syndrome and Heart
		Researchers say the small opening between the heart's chambers, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), provides a passageway for blood clots from the right side of the heart to the arteries that lead to the brain.
		The American Academy of Neurology study adds another degree of danger to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition in which blood clots form in the legs after long periods of inactivity.
		DVT has been nicknamed economy class syndrome because airline passengers have suffered clots after long flights.
	graduatedcompression.com /heart.htm (854 words)

	Aspirin
		You will be forced to sit in the same place for hours, practically without moving, and the narrow seats often mean you spend the entire flight with your knees bent - and that's when the danger of developing a thrombosis arises.
		Doctors talk about traveller's or deep vein thrombosis, more popularly, economy class syndrome, although in fact you can have the same problem when flying business or first class.
		If the clot of blood, the thrombus, that develops then makes its way from the legs to the lungs, it can cause pulmonary embolism.
	www.aspirin.com /aoi/ecs/economy_class_syndrome_en.html (283 words)

	Economy Class Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Have you heard about "economy class syndrome?" Knowing what it is and what you can do about it will make your time on the plane healthier.
		"The term "economy class syndrome" came out of a paper that was published clear back in the 1950s.
		One more note from Dr. White he says much more research is needed about economy class syndrome.
	www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu /pulse/scripts/01_02/economy_class_syndrome.html (731 words)

	Prone to ‘economy class syndrome’? - More Health News - MSNBC.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		One report from Italy's University of Milano concluded that air travel is a "mild risk factor for venous thromboembolism" in general, with passengers who have risk factors such as genetic predisposition, recent surgery or the use of birth control pills at greater danger.
		And while the problem has been characterized as one involving cramped quarters in economy class seating, some experts say it can hit in any class of seat if the passenger is too sedentary.
		The Italian study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found that the risk of such clots in patients with genetic or other risk factors and who had traveled by air in the past month was 16 times higher compared to patients without risk factors.
	msnbc.msn.com /id/3668094 (607 words)

	Forbes.com: Away on Business: Economy Class Syndrome? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		But there is more and clearer information now available for travelers wishing to take no chances, even as lawsuits on the subject work their way through the courts in various parts of the world.
		He says the old label "Economy Class syndrome" is inaccurate because people flying in Business or First Class have come down with the problem as well.
		There may be fewer seats to make room for "destination areas" such as an Economy Class lounge, he said.
	www.forbes.com /reuters/newswire/2004/04/22/rtr1343139.html (947 words)

	CNN.com - Australian inquiry into 'economy class syndrome' - January 15, 2001
		SYDNEY, Australia -- The Australian government has ordered an inquiry into the so-called "economy class syndrome" associated with several deaths relating to air travel.
		Since the death in October of a 28-year-old British woman at the end of a 20-hour flight from Australia to the United Kingdom, economy class syndrome has attracted considerable media attention, with several reports of deaths among passengers due to blood clots.
		Airlines argue that it is not a condition specifically linked to air travel and some doctors say that the pressurization of air cabins, dehydration, and the cramped space on aircraft increase the risk for air passengers.
	archives.cnn.com /2001/WORLD/asiapcf/01/15/australia.dvt (412 words)

	Economy Class Syndrome
		As air travel increases each year, Americans can expect to hear and see more news about the term “economy class syndrome” (ECS).
		This term is used to describe the leg symptoms experienced by frequent air travelers or air passengers on long trips, and has been associated with the serious leg condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
		Medical-grade gradient compression hosiery, such as Jobst Gradient Hosiery can help prevent the leg swelling and decreased blood circulation that may be contributors to DVT.
	www.economyclasssyndrome.com (119 words)

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