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What is the survival rate after a pulmonary embolism surgery?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Same as medicine: It depends: but so far it seems that medicines (blood thinners) are the treatment of choice for pulmonary embolism. Surgery is only performed in desperate situations and that is why mortality is very high.

Answered 10/14/2014

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Many variables: Depends on many factors. Impossible to say without more info.

Answered 10/4/2014

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