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Episode 36 Pulmonary Embolism hits home
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Pulmonary Embolism (PE) One or more arteries in the lungs is blocked by a blood clot. Most of the time a pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that moved from the leg into the arteries of the lungs. DVT deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the deep vein of your leg.
Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Pain in the affected leg, swelling, warmth , redness or discoloration to the leg.
Causes of DVT : anything that disrupts circulation, certain medications or decreased movement.
Risk Factors: genetics, bedrest, injury or surgery, smoking, obesity, pregnancy, cancer, heart disease,
Treatment of DVT : Blood thinners
Signs of pulmonary embolism (PE)
chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate
Risk Factors for Pulmonary Embolism
Previous Surgery, Cancer, Heart diseases, lung diseases, Trauma , Broken Hip or leg bone, Birth Control, Hormone replacement therapy, Pregnancy and childbirth, Sedentary life style, Age increase risk over 40 years old, Family history, genetic
Treatment
Anticoagulants - blood thinners
Thrombolytics medicines that dissolve the clot
Catheter- Assisted thrombus removal or A vena cava filter used in some people who cannot take blood thinners
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