MOSCOW, June 23 Cardiologist Yulia Marshintseva named the groups of people most prone to thrombosis. According to the specialist, the elderly, as well as people who lead a sedentary lifestyle, drink insufficient fluids and suffer from varicose veins, are at risk. Thrombosis can lead to heart attack, stroke and blockage of the pulmonary artery, which can be fatal .
"In addition, long flights in healthy people can be risk factors for thrombosis, because the person is in one position, dry air. Therefore, when long flights, it is advisable to drink plenty of water and, if possible, walk around the cabin. That is, do not sit in one place, stretch your legs & # 34;, — quotes the words of Marshintseva & # 34; Moscow 24 & # 34;.