Emergency Treatment: A pulmonary embolis (pe) is a life threatening medical emergency. The best treatment is prevention. Treatment after a pe occurs varies depending on the extent of the problem, but regardless requires prompt medical attention in a hospital setting. Anticoagulation is the mainstay for prevention of a sencond pe. The length of treatment depends on the cause and controversy exists regarding duration.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: It depends; all pulmonary emboli need anticoagulation. If it is a critically large embolus, especially if it is causing hemodynamic instability, it may need to be either removed surgically or with thrombolysis; each has their own risks and complications.
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