- Resources
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Thromboembolism (Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
Most DVTs and pulmonary embolisms develop in people who are inactive because of an injury or surgery. If you have had a DVT or pulmonary embolism, or you have a family history of blood-clotting problems, you can help to prevent blood clots by doing the following:
-
Review your medical history with your doctor to see if you have any risk factors for blood clots that can be changed.
-
Avoid all medications that may cause blood clots (especially birth control pills...
More information on "Pulmonary Embolism Treatment"
From Our Experts
New News on IBD and Pulmonary Embolism Risk
There has been a lot of new research lately that further points to an increase in clots for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). ... Read more »
Pulmonary Hypertension: What You Need to Know
A person suffering from a heart or lung disorder is liable to experience high blood pressure. The walls of the blood vessels and arteries... Read more »
From Our Sources
Pulmonary Embolism
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Instructor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Editorial... Read more »
Risk of Pulmonary Embolism After Total Knee Replacement
Source: eOrthopod
Sometimes patients need both knees replaced because of severe arthritis. If both knees are done at the same time, the operation is called a... Read more »
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Arteriovenous malformation - pulmonaryTreatmentA small number of patients who have no symptoms may not need treatment. For most patients with... Read more »
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Primary, or unexplained, pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a rare lung disorder in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries rises far above... Read more »
Arterial embolism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Arterial embolism is a sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part due to a clot (embolus). Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
