Pulmonary embolusFrom our partner site on heart disease, MyHeartCentral.com.
Venous thrombo-embolism; Lung blood clot; Blood clot - lung; Embolus; Tumor embolus Prevention: Prevention of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) among at-risk patients is very important. Walking and staying active as soon as possible after surgery or during a prolonged medical illness can reduce the risk for pulmonary embolus. Heparin therapy (low doses of heparin injected under the skin) may be used for those on prolonged bedrest. Other preventive measures include compression stockings (plastic sleeves that fit around the legs and help circulate the blood).
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