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@article{914447, author = {Matějovská Kubešová, Hana}, article_location = {Belgorod}, article_number = {1}, keywords = {Senior traveller; Economy class syndrome; Traveller diarrhoea; Vaccination; Preventative and prophylactic measures for travel}, language = {eng}, issn = {1990-5327}, journal = {Belgorod State University Scientific bulletin. Medicine Pharmacy}, title = {Travelling seniors - cardiovascular and other risks}, volume = {12}, year = {2010} }
TY - JOUR ID - 914447 AU - Matějovská Kubešová, Hana PY - 2010 TI - Travelling seniors - cardiovascular and other risks JF - Belgorod State University Scientific bulletin. Medicine Pharmacy VL - 12 IS - 1 SP - 111-117 EP - 111-117 SN - 19905327 KW - Senior traveller KW - Economy class syndrome KW - Traveller diarrhoea KW - Vaccination KW - Preventative and prophylactic measures for travel N2 - Travelling seniors, cardiovascular and other risks. The number of seniors undertaking longer and more demanding journeys at an advanced age has been on the increase. Chronic illnesses together with the physical and mental demands of travelling make seniors vulnerable. Geriatricians and general practitioners should be able to assess the risks that could lead to the deterioration of the condition during travel and to co-operate with the travellers to minimise such risks. The article analyses the cardiovascular risks associated with long flights and stays in a hot climate: complications of ischaemic heart disease, especially certain correlates of myocardial infarction during travel for which the identified risk factors included short-term planning of the journey, unusual destinations, a lower level of education, life in partnership, travel by car in comparison with other means of transport, accommodation in tents, trailers or caravans as compared to accommodation in a hotel. In terms of time, acute complications mostly occurred during the first two days of travel. Thromboembolic complications are discussed with regard to the new aspects of economy class syndrome. Attention is also given to arrhythmias, complications of hypertension, circulation failures, diarrhoeas, and their possible consequences. The article is concluded with two case histories and a table of recommendations for the minimisation of travel-related risks. ER -
MATĚJOVSKÁ KUBEŠOVÁ, Hana. Travelling seniors - cardiovascular and other risks. \textit{Belgorod State University Scientific bulletin. Medicine Pharmacy}. Belgorod, 2010, roč.~12, č.~1, s.~111-117. ISSN~1990-5327.
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