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Nope. I don't have any heart issues. Maybe in my brain though?
Not noticed anything other than tight calf.
Fragmin shots? I'll try not to hit my head but shit happens eh?
Are you in medicine or a sufferer? Bit late telling me to move around :P
Why don't airlines mention DVT shit instead of all that waffle about life rafts and slides and shit? Knowing this stuff in advance might actually save your life as opposed to plummeting into the ground at 500mph with your head between your knees..
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some important things.
1) did they do an echo cardiogram of your heart? Have you had one ever? Important t that you for sure do not have a PFO or similar shunt. This is because the clot while breaking up can dislodge and go thorough the PFO / SHUNT to your brain. Ischemic stroke. Although unlikely, the risks are disastrous and so being sure is paramount. If one doctor told you "no big deal" see another doctor.
2) If you gave shortness ofd breath or chest pain go to the ER immediately. You could have a clot (same one as above) thrown to your lungs.
3) finally important you follow up closely with your doctor to tirate the medication you are on. Unlikely to be important with the "shots" (i am not sure what these are) but very important for the warfarin pills down the road. do not hit your head. You could have a hemorrhagic stroke because you are anti-coagulated.
finally when i am on a long flight, i shift around as much as i can and sit on a soft pillow or one of the blankets.