Cardiology expert shares three tips to prevent leg clots on long trips

Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer, professor of cardiology and arterial catheterization at the College of Medicine, has shared three medical tips to help prevent leg clots during long trips.

Posting on his X account, he outlined the following advice:

1 – Move your legs regularly.

2 – Stand up every 30 minutes.

3 – Use compression stockings or blood thinners only for those at high risk and after medical evaluation.

Al-Nemer also noted that taking aspirin before a flight does not help prevent leg clots.