PC overuse causing 'e-thrombosis'

ToshiroOC · Jan 29, 2003, 11:33 PM

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been associated with long haul air travel, but people who work or play for excessive periods at their PCs are also at risk from blood clots, according to a new report.

Research published in The European Respiratory Journal reports that a young man in New Zealand nearly died after developing DVT following extended periods of PC use.

This first recorded case of "e-thrombosis" occurred after the New Zealand man spent up to 18 hours a day using a computer. He developed a large blood clot that formed in his leg veins, broke off and moved to his lungs.

Dr. Richard Beasley of the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, who led the research, warned the widespread use of computers in so many aspects of modern life may put many people at risk of developing DVT.

"It may be similar to the situation with the risk of blood clots with long distance air travel," said Dr Beasley, "It was not until there was publicity with individual cases that the real extent of the problem was recognized." According to NewScientist.com, Dr Beasley's team is to review the records of other patients who had pulmonary embolisms to see if they can find other e-thrombosis cases.

--By Andrew Swinton, source: ZDNET.com

Article can be read here.

Vampyromaniac · Jan 30, 2003, 02:07 AM

Be careful, Toshiro

MSX · Jan 30, 2003, 03:10 AM

I mean its kind of a duh theroy. Hey if you sit on your bum all day you arent going to be able to run a quarter mile!

Hmm, wonder who's money he waisted on the bogus project...

MSX

ToshiroOC · Jan 30, 2003, 04:01 AM

Bloody hell Vampy, why do you think I posted it? I was worried that I was going to die

I mean, you never think that non-movement could kill you.... dang. I'm going to go take a sprint around the block now

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 30, 2003, 08:37 PM

Well if thats true I not gona have lone to live .... LOL
I wwork a 12 hour job where i set on my rump all day and go gome and vegate into my computer and watch tv go to bead and repeat.....

Jan 29, 2003, 11:33 PM	#1
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	PC overuse causing 'e-thrombosis' Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been associated with long haul air travel, but people who work or play for excessive periods at their PCs are also at risk from blood clots, according to a new report. Research published in The European Respiratory Journal reports that a young man in New Zealand nearly died after developing DVT following extended periods of PC use. This first recorded case of "e-thrombosis" occurred after the New Zealand man spent up to 18 hours a day using a computer. He developed a large blood clot that formed in his leg veins, broke off and moved to his lungs. Dr. Richard Beasley of the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, who led the research, warned the widespread use of computers in so many aspects of modern life may put many people at risk of developing DVT. "It may be similar to the situation with the risk of blood clots with long distance air travel," said Dr Beasley, "It was not until there was publicity with individual cases that the real extent of the problem was recognized." According to NewScientist.com, Dr Beasley's team is to review the records of other patients who had pulmonary embolisms to see if they can find other e-thrombosis cases. --By Andrew Swinton, source: ZDNET.com Article can be read here.

Jan 30, 2003, 02:07 AM	#2
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Jan 30, 2003, 04:01 AM	Thread Starter #4
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Bloody hell Vampy, why do you think I posted it? I was worried that I was going to die I mean, you never think that non-movement could kill you.... dang. I'm going to go take a sprint around the block now __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 30, 2003, 03:10 AM	#3
MSX Burning the frozen... Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,201 Rep Power: 0	I mean its kind of a duh theroy. Hey if you sit on your bum all day you arent going to be able to run a quarter mile! Hmm, wonder who's money he waisted on the bogus project... MSX

Jan 30, 2003, 08:37 PM	#5
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Well if thats true I not gona have lone to live .... LOL I wwork a 12 hour job where i set on my rump all day and go gome and vegate into my computer and watch tv go to bead and repeat.....