Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How high is risk of pulmonary embolism in late pregnancy?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends on details: Pregnancy is a risk factor for thrombosis "clots", which theoretically also raises your risk of pulmonary embolism. But it is hard to objectively state just how high an individual person's risk is. Factors that contribute include personal history of thromboembolic event, obesity, genetics (hypercoaguable disorder "hd"), acquired "hd", and lifestyle (activity levels, hydration, smoking).
Answered 7/13/2012
5.7k views
Not very: If you don't smoke, are mobile, have no family history of clotting disorders, it's rare to see a pe. It can happen, but not so common as a truck driver or someone with cancer.
Answered 3/6/2013
5.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is being in high altitudes a risk factor for pulmonary embolism?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does a pulmonary embolism cause low Sp02, and high resting pulse rate? Also without DVT first is it uncommon?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
A person with high blood pressure is more likely to get: a stroke, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, uneventful fainting or something else?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Symptoms of pulmonary embolism, ELEVATED D-dimer , negative CT angiogram & leg ultrasound- has happened twice. Now d Dimer is continuously high????
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Pulminary embolisms, should I expect pulse rate and blood pressure to be elevated during recovery. Pe's developed about 2 weeks after valve replacement surgery. I am femail, 57 years old.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Elevated DRVVT and PTT-LA. History of pulmonary embolism. What does this mean?
Mom have massive pulmonary embolism homocysteine levels are high what does that mean ?
May I wear knee-high boots after pulmonary embolism?
Why will a pulmonary embolism cause low o2 but not high co2?
Am i high risk for getting another pulmonary embolism even if i get my tubes tied?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
