Question 1

if someone has pulminary embolism would they qualify for disability benefits?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: Pulmonary embolism is a life threatening and a serious issue that should be treated immediately. However, many people live completely functional lives after treatment! discuss your situation with your doctor.

Question 2

can someone with a pulmonary embolism apply for disability?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary embolism: To apply for disability from pe one would have to have long term pulmonary damage from the pe as well as a significant risk of recurrent pe.

Question 3

if you have been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism, and drinking warfarin now and testing blood regularly now for inr, can these meds and pathology tests benefit out of the chronic illness benefit fund? can we apply to put these stuff on chronic?

Accepted Answer

Specifics about: your insurance plan coverage are best answered by the plan administrator/representative. I would suggest calling them for an answer for your case.

Question 4

if someone experiences pulmonary embolism should i give them cpr?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: If someone's heart has stopped (regardless if it was due to a heart attack, pulmonary embolism or other cause) you should immediately perform cpr, if you are so trained.  In addition there is a new recommendation that just came out this year from the american heart association, that supports "hands only" CPR (no breaths) for witnessed events in adults.

Question 5

what causes pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

Small clot fragments: Common cause is separation of small clots in the venous system (such as the leg, etc) which return to heart and lodge in the lungs.  Trauma, some infections, varicose veins with poor draining, phlebitis are recognized as common causes of the clotting.

Question 6

how to die from a pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

Several mechanisms: The loss of effectively gas-exchanging lung. The strain on the right ventricle. Breakdown products of the thrombus causing wheezing. The vagal reflex from the stretched pulmonary artery. Atelectasis of the underperfused lung and the opportunity for infection. VQ mismatch of course. Complete or near-complete occlusion by one or more large emboli.

Question 7

what are the signs of pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: There are several sings icluding tachycardia, respiratory distress,  ekg changes, sings of right venticular failure such as elevated venous pressure and sometimes swelling in the legs.

Question 8

what is the best way to deal with pulmonary embolisms?

Accepted Answer

Blood thinners: Usually, three or more months of blood thinners, such as warfarin, heparin, or enoxaparin, are the treatment of choice. The exact medicine and duration of treatment depend on the clinical scenario.

Question 9

how lethal is a pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Some are subtle, and escape detection.
Others are instantly lethal.

Full range in between.
Cause, size , degree of lung obstructed as well as pre embolic patient condition can cause variation.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of pulmonary embolism pe?

Accepted Answer

Short of breath: Sudden onset shortness of breath. Sometimes sharp chest pain that changes with breathing. Rapid heart rate and occasionally if big pe dizziness and fainting.

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