What is the best way to fully recover from deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. i used to run marathons, but my breath is just not the same.?

Steadily train.: A pulmonary embolism is kind of like a heart attack of the lung. A portion of the lung has been damaged and the remaining alveoli and blood circulation have to pick up the slack. As you train, and steadily increase your activity, you will develop greater lung capacity and endurance. Though you may not return to your previous capability, it could be possible with continued effort..

See your lung doctor: Most patient who recover from a DVT or pe, recover fully. So if you are having residual exercise complaints it may mean that the clots did not fully dissolve or that the clots cause permanent lung damage. You needa full evaluation including ekg, echocardiogram, ventilation perusion scan and pulmonary function studies.

You might have PAH.: You should take your blood thinner medications as prescribed for the duration recommended. You might need to be evaluated for pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah which can result from a prior pulmonary embolism. This results in increased blood pressure in your lung circulation and can cause strain on the right heart along with shortness of breath. Your doctor may recommend an echocardiogram.