Long-haul flights increase the risk of travel-related blood clots in individuals with chronic medical conditions
Don’t Ignore the Signs — Pulmonary Embolism Case Reinforces Importance of Pre-Travel Medical Advice

Dr. Suha Alsheikh Suleman, Specialist Pulmonologist at RAK Hospital
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – June 30, 2025: As international travel picks up during the summer holidays, RAK Hospital is urging travelers — particularly those with underlying health conditions — to consult their physicians before long flights. The advisory follows a recent emergency case where a male patient developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) — a potentially life-threatening blood clot in the lungs — days after returning from an 8-hour flight from the UK.
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