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eThrombosis: the 21st Century variant of venous thromboembolism associated with immobility

¹ Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, ² Wellington Hospital, Capital & Coast District Health Board, Wellington, New Zealand and ³ University of Southampton, Southampton, UK

CORRESPONDENCE: R. Beasley, Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, PO Box, 10055, Wellington, New Zealand. Fax: 64 44729224. E-mail: richard.beasley@mrinz.ac.nz

Keywords: deep vein thrombosis, eThrombosis, immobility, pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism

Received: May 13, 2002
Accepted June 26, 2002

Abstract

The association between immobility with prolonged sitting and venous thromboembolism has been recognised for >60 yrs, most recently with long distance air travel. The case of a 32-yr-old male, in whom immobility associated with sitting for long periods at a computer represented the major provoking risk factor for his life-threatening venous thromboembolism, is presented. The authors propose the term "eThrombosis" to describe this 21st Century variant of venous thromboembolism associated with immobility from prolonged sitting. In view of the widespread use of computers in relation to work, recreation and personal communication, the potential burden of eThrombosis may be considerable.

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