NASA's Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer initiated a working group to review venous thromboembolism (VTE) case information and discuss research and clinical recommendations to mitigate spaceflight VTE risk.

Key Details

• The working group reviewed updated VTE case information and altered blood flow status in astronauts.
• The group discussed progress of research and clinical activities intended to mitigate the risk of VTE during spaceflight.
• A VTE Risk Score for Astronauts Algorithm was developed based on literature review and panel contributions.

In This Story