Question 1

how lethal is a pulmonary embolism?

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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 2

what are the symptoms of pulmonary embolism pe?

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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.

Question 3

can there be any way to detect pulmonary embolism?

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PE: Read this:

http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-embolism/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20022849.

Question 4

what should i expect after a pulmonary embolism (pe)?

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Improvement: The vast number of patients improve within 2-4 weeks after a pulmonary embolism.  This means that exercise capacity returns to normal and breathlessness resolves.  You will likely require 6-12 months of anticoagulation (blood thinner) if this is your first pulmonary embolism/dvt.

Question 5

what are the chances of a good outcome of pulmonary embolism?

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Good: Must of the pulmonary emboli are asymptomatic just because they are very small.  But when patients have symptomatic pulmonary emboli and they are treated 96% of them resolve without sequelae.  It is only the 4% that do not resolve and can cause problems down the line.  So chances of good outcome are on your side...

Question 6

is it possible to have a pulmonary embolism while you are on xrelto?

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Very very: unlikely.  That is what Xarelto is supposed to prevent

Question 7

can propranolol cause pulmonary embolism?

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I do not: Associate beta blocker therapy with DVT directly. And DVT is the usual cause of pe, so i would say no association.

Question 8

is a pulmonary embolism life threatening?

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Yes: A leading cause of initially unexplained death.

Question 9

why am i up blood after pulmonary embolism?

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Pulmonary embolus: When a clot blocks lung vessels and lung tissue dies, frequently blood is coughed up from the infarcted lung.

Question 10

anxiety after pulmonary embolism, what to do?

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This is common: This is common.The best thing you can do is to make sure that you are thoroughly evaluated for causes. I would consult with a hematologist to make sure you do not have a thrombophilia, one a a number of clot forming disorders and find out what you can do about preventing possible future clots. I have three thrombophilias. Be proactive and think preventively.If that does not help see a psychologist.

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