On June 13, 2008, award-winning journalist Tim Russert died while recording voice-overs at NBC Studios.MSNBC: NBC’s Tim Russert dead at 58 (June 13, 2008)
Though initial reports indicated Russert's death was the result of a heart attack, the official cause of death was not immediately determined. Speculation occurred shortly after Russert's passing that deep vein thrombosis, caused by a recent flight from Italy, may have been the cause.Democratic Underground: Heart attack or DVT??
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Visiting Italy in celebration of his son's graduation
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Some have suggested death may be result of deep vein thrombosisDemocratic Underground: Heart attack or DVT??
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DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein
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DVT often called "Economy Class Syndrome"CNN: Economy Class Syndrome (2001)
