On a long transcontinental flight, a middle-aged man gets up and exercises in the aisle, moving his hands, feet, arms, and legs as much as he can. He does this every two hours. The flight attendant asks him to sit down, but he explains that he is trying to prevent a very dangerous medical condition. He is talking about the condition called

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The man is likely trying to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a dangerous medical condition that can occur during long flights due to prolonged sitting and lack of movement. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg, and can lead to severe complications such as pulmonary embolism. Moving and exercising regularly during a long flight can help prevent DVT. Leukemia, aplastic anemia, and thrombocytopenia are not related to DVT.

On a Long Transcontinental Flight, a Middle-Aged Man Gets Up