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“Why you need Flight Compression Socks. Make your next flight far more comfortable and
GREATLY reduce the risk of DVT”

These Flight Compression Socks have been designed by Consultant Vascular Surgeons and scientists at the University College London and have proven prophylactic benefits after clinical patient trials at the Middlesex Hospitals, part of UCLH one of the UK’s largest healthcare organisations.

 

From: Jeff Davis

3 December 2005

9.30am

Dear Friend

 

You have probably read or heard about the connection between long haul flights and DVT!

I spend a lot of my time on long and short haul flights and for many years have suffered with aches and pains in my legs during and after the flight. Over the last few years, I have tried many different makes of Flight Compression Socks, some of which have helped to reduce the uncomfortable aches and pains. This year I discovered a new brand of Flight Compression Socks and I have not had any uncomfortable pain during or after any of the flights since.

 

I have been so impressed by these Flight Compression Socks, that I have contacted the manufacturer and I am now able to offer you the same Flight Compression Socks.

 

The Dangers of Flying and DVT ( Deep Vein Thrombosis )

Air travellers are at increased risk of DVT

What is deep vein thrombosis?

  • Deep vein thrombosis, commonly referred to as DVT.
     
  • It is a disease of the circulation. It occurs most often in people who have not been able to exercise normally.
     
  • Blood passing through the deepest veins in the calf or thigh flows relatively slowly.
     
  • When a DVT occurs it moves so slowly that it forms a solid clot which becomes wedged in the vein.

What are the symptoms?

  • Quite often there are no symptoms at all.
     

  • Where they do exist there may be pain or tenderness in the leg and raised skin temperature around the area.
     

  • Sudden swelling in one leg may be the first sign.
     

  • Occasionally some of the surface veins are more visible through the skin.
     

  • There may also be pain on flexing the foot upwards.

How dangerous is it?

  • DVTs themselves are not life-threatening but they are associated with complications which can be fatal.
     

  • The most common serious complication is a pulmonary embolism which occurs in between one in three and one in four cases of DVT.
     

  • A piece of the clot lodged in the leg vein breaks off and travels through the body to the lung, where it becomes lodged again causing severe breathing difficulties.
     

  • Untreated, up to one in ten people who suffer a pulmonary embolism die as a result.

Are there any risk factors?

There are a number of related conditions which increase the likelihood of developing a DVT

  • cancer
  • obesity
  • varicose veins
  • family history of DVT
  • paralysis or immobility.

When are you vulnerable to DVT

  • A DVT can happen after major surgery or a broken leg because of being unable to move the leg and encourage blood flow through it.
     
  • One group in whom DVTs are becoming more common are travellers.
     
  • A French study has shown that journeys more than five hours long by car, plane or train increase the risk of DVT fourfold.
     

  • What you can do on a flight to lower the risk of DVT
     

  • Taking drug thinning drugs such as aspirin is one way to cut the risk of developing a clot. Taking a low dose of aspirin before a long flight, for example, may reduce risk as does walking around in the cabin.
     

  • Foot exercises while sitting down - rotating the ankles and wiggling the toes - prevents the blood pooling in the feet and then struggling to climb up through the veins.

Wearing Flight Compression Socks

“Why you need Flight Compression Socks.
Make your next flight far more comfortable and
GREATLY reduce the risk of DVT”

 

The growing evidence that air travel and DVT are inextricably linked has led to an international outcry for more research into the problem. Recently in Geneva, The World Health Organization (WHO) held a symposium of medical experts and 16 airline officials. In a statement issued by WHO, the airline industry representatives conceded that there "probably exists an association between venous thrombosis and travel in general," and that more research is needed into DVT triggered by travel.

 

  • Designed by Consultant Vascular Surgeons and scientists at the University College London

 

  • Clinically proven to help relieve lower limb discomfort, often associated
    with swelling of the feet and ankles.

 

  • Improves the return of venous blood flow to the heart.

 

  • Significant prevention of swelling of feet and ankles.

 

  • Prevention of tired and aching legs.

 

  • Improves lymphatic drainage of the limbs.

 

  • May help prevent varicose veins.

 

  • Improves the warmth of legs.

 

  • Very comfortable to wear.

 

  • One size fits most.


One in 10 long-haul travellers risks DVT, according to the medical journal The Lancet. Yet the Government and the Civil Aviation Authority still have no idea how many people have suffered, or have died from blood clots caused on long-haul flights, because no data are collected nationally or at casualty hospital units.

17-08-2001

 

Just to recap

What is DVT?
The blood in our legs is returned to the heart as a result of muscle contractions when we walk. Periods of immobility can cause a clot in the muscles of the lower leg - DVT.

What are the symptoms?
Throbbing or pain in the calf or thigh; cramp or swelling or both. Having these does not necessarily mean you have DVT but not having them doesn't necessarily mean you haven't got it.

What's the worst that can happen?
If the clot remains in the leg, it can be treated with blood-thinning drugs such as Aspirin. If it breaks free, it can travel to the lungs, the heart, the brain - with fatal consequences.

Why don't airlines tell you this during safety announcements?
This is because they don't have to. It is only in the past couple of years that they have admitted that passengers are contracting DVT after long-haul flights.

Are some people more at risk?
Yes. Those who smoke, take the Pill or HRT, who are pregnant, who have spent a few days lying in bed or who have a family history of blood clots. You may be prone to clots without realising it.

The SaphenaActive Flight Support Socks have been designed by Consultant Vascular Surgeons and scientists at the University College London and have proven prophylactic benefits after clinical patient trials at the Middlesex Hospitals, part of UCLH one of the UK’s largest healthcare organisations.

Up until now you have not been able to buy SaphenaActive Flight Support Socks on the Internet but now you can. You can now travel knowing that the flight compression socks that you are wearing have been designed and tested by top Vascular Surgeons and scientists and the cost for these for specially designed Flight Support Socks is only £12.99 including UK Postage.

Super Bonus 1
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Super Bonus 2

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100% Money Back Guarantee
If for any reason, you are not fully satisfied with your flight socks, return them to me and I will refund the cost of your flight socks in full and you will still be able to keep both the bonus items.

Two Ways To Place Your Order

  1. The fastest way to order is via PayPal. Your SaphenaActive Flight Support Socks will be winging their way to you as soon as your paypal order has been processed.
     

  2. Click here to print out an order form to mail or fax your order. Simply print out and send it along with your payment of £12.99 per SaphenaActive Flight Support Socks.

I look forward to getting a letter from you telling me how effective you found your SaphenaActive Flight Support Socks.

 

Sincerely

 

Jeff Davis

P.S. Remember if you are not fully satisfied with your SaphenaActive Flight Support Socks, you can return them for a full refund.