Question 1

how long can someone who suffered a massive stroke at 42 and has now developed blood clots in lung expect to live?

Accepted Answer

Tough to say: First of all, sorry to hear about this unfortunate turn of events. When the lungs become blocked with clots, the symptoms can range from none at all to immediate end-of-life. Thus, it's impossible to give your specific answer to this question. It depends almost entirely on the symptoms from the stroke and the extent of blockage in the long blood vessels. Good luck.

Question 2

what are the chances of 25 yo female developing blood clots in lung with no risk factors? i have health anxiety with every pain i assume the worst.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorder can: Become focused on specific health fears, in your case blood clots.  Please see doc to rule out health problems and then a mental health professional to get treated for anxiety disorder.  Lots of reason to hope.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

can i use sunbeds when on warfarin for blood clots in lung?

Accepted Answer

Preferably not: The tanning is damaging to skin if substantial and repetitive( skin cancers) independent of other medications.

Question 4

does baby asprin prevent blood clots in a person with a history of blood clot in lung ?what are my odds of a second blood clot while on asprin ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it may reduce the risk. Exact numbers depend on the cause of the first pe.

Question 5

my grandfather and nephew have von willebrand diease and i just got out of hospital from 4 blood clots in lungs had clots for years is there a reverse?

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Von Willebrand's: There is no reverse of von wwillegrand's disease.  It is passed on as a dominant gene.  I am sure that you were tested for it in the hospital and don't have it.  You should review your history of recurring blood clots with your doctor.  You and he(she) can review the causes and plan a course that will decrease your risk of repeated clots.

Question 6

my cardio said my right side heart is enlarged over blood clots in lungs, legs sends me home 2 cal & get exray. shouldn't i b  hospitalized?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Depending on your symptoms and whether your doctor thinks this an acute event or a chronic event. If you having symptoms of acute (happened suddenly) blood clots in your legs and your lungs, you should be started on blood thinners. Dont't be affraid to ask questions be honest with your dr., ask him/her to explain their thought process.

Question 7

ct had 1.6cm & two 7mm ground glass nodules in lungs after 6 mo of cough & chest pain. had blood clots in lungs 2x. ex smoker. could it be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely possible: The only way to get a definitive diagnosis is to get a biopsy and look at the tissue under the microscope.  If it is in a single lobe it may be best to remove the whole lobe.  Speak to iour local pulmonologist and your thoracic surgeon ASAP.

Question 8

blood pressure 90/52 and on blood thinners for blood clots in lungs, now feeling very weak.?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what your blood pressure is normally, if you've started any new medications lately, if you're using a new machine, or a number of other factors. It is also important to know your blood level of your blood thinner is. Very high levels can lead to spontaneous bleeding. You should see your physician as soon as possible.

Question 9

is surgery to remove two pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in lungs) safe? what are the risks in having this surgery?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you are well enough to ask this question you do not need surgery to remove the embolus.

Question 10

i had 3 to 4 blood clots in lungs and hospital did a test to see why i had them fibringen antithrombin iii protein c protein c antigen all high?

Accepted Answer

Not the cause of PE: Pulmonary embolism (pe) is an abnormal clot. Your docs are looking for cause. Fibrinogen is an acute phase reactant and is not likely a cause of your clot. Low protein c and low at-iii can contribute to pe; however your values are high and therefore did not contribute to your pe. I am sure your docs are looking for other causes. Good luck.

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Blood clots in lungs

A member asked:

How long can someone who suffered a massive stroke at 42 and has now developed blood clots in lung expect to live?

A member asked:

What are the chances of 25 yo female developing blood clots in lung with no risk factors? i have health anxiety with every pain i assume the worst.

A member asked:

Can i use sunbeds when on warfarin for blood clots in lung?

A member asked:

Does baby asprin prevent blood clots in a person with a history of blood clot in lung ?what are my odds of a second blood clot while on asprin ?

A member asked:

My grandfather and nephew have von willebrand diease and i just got out of hospital from 4 blood clots in lungs had clots for years is there a reverse?

A member asked:

My cardio said my right side heart is enlarged over blood clots in lungs, legs sends me home 2 cal & get exray. shouldn't i b hospitalized?

A member asked:

Ct had 1.6cm & two 7mm ground glass nodules in lungs after 6 mo of cough & chest pain. had blood clots in lungs 2x. ex smoker. could it be cancer?

A member asked:

Blood pressure 90/52 and on blood thinners for blood clots in lungs, now feeling very weak.?

A member asked:

Is surgery to remove two pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in lungs) safe? what are the risks in having this surgery?

A member asked:

I had 3 to 4 blood clots in lungs and hospital did a test to see why i had them fibringen antithrombin iii protein c protein c antigen all high?

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