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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonology · Respiratory
Severe
Severity
Uncommon but serious — a significant cause of sudden death, particularly in hospitalised or postoperative patients
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Pulmonology
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Treatment involves anticoagulant medication to prevent further clot growth and allow the body's natural processes to gradually break down the existing clot
- 2typically continued for several months depending on the underlying cause. In severe cases with significant strain on the heart
- 3clot-dissolving thrombolytic therapy or a catheter-based procedure to remove the clot may be used. Long-term management includes identifying and addressing underlying risk factors to reduce the chance of recurrence.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional. In emergencies, call 112.