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What is the pulmonary embolism recovery time?

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Days to weeks: Depends on underlying health and extent of embolism, size of clot ...Etc.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 11/10/2018

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Depends: While you can recover physically from a mild pe in a few days or weeks, it is recommended that you take a blood thinner for 6 months, and if this is a recurrent pe, you may need blood thinner lifelong.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/16/2022

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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.

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