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PULMONARY EMBOLISM

What is Pulmonary Embolism?

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. In most cases, the blood clot starts in a deep vein in the leg and travels to the lung.

Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism-

  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain/li>
  • Fainting
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeat
  • Lightheadedness or dizziness
  • Fever
  • Leg pain or swelling
  • Cause of Pulmonary Embolism-

  • Fat from the inside of a broken long bone
  • Part of a tumor
  • Air bubbles
  • Treatment-
  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrinolytic therapy
  • Vena cava filter
  • Pulmonary embolectomy
  • Percutaneous thrombectomy
  • FAQs

    What is the best treatment for pulmonary embolism?

    Blood thinners or Anticoagulants.

    What is the drug of choice for pulmonary embolism?

    Rivaroxaban, Heparin, or Warfarin.

    Can a pulmonary embolism go away on its own?

    In most cases, the hope is your body will eventually dissolve the clot on its own.

    Can ECG detect pulmonary embolism?

    The ECG is often abnormal in PE, but findings are neither sensitive nor specific for the diagnosis of PE.

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