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A member asked:
How do paraplegics and quadplegics avoid pulmonary embolism while many non-paralyzed people get it?
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They dont: Pulmonary embolism(PE) is the result of a clot in the leg or groin. The fact is that this is a major problem for patients with acute and chronic spinal cord injury. It is not uncommon despite both mechanical(pumps, support hose) and medication(heparin, warfarin) for these patients to develop a clot because of their immobility. It remains among the top 5 serious consequences of spinal cord injury.
Answered 11/19/2018
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