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What is a Pulmonary Embolism? This Video Could Save Your Life!

This Video Could Save Your Life! What is a Pulmonary Embolism? (PE) Simply put, it’s a blood clot in your lungs Blood clots can affect anyone Sudden death is the first symptom in about a quarter of the people who have a PE Most common cause is a DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis A PE is when a DVT breaks free from its attachment to a vein either from the legs, pelvis or arms and travels to the lungs and causes a blockage in the pulmonary artery. This can be life threatening if not treated. On average, one American dies of a blood clot every 6 minutes. Risk Factors Cancer Hospitalization & Surgery Pregnancy – It is the most common cause of pregnancy related deaths in the United States Immobility Smoking Oral contraceptives containing estrogen & progesterone Genetics Recognize the Signs & Symptoms Anxiety usually described as the feeling of impending doom Chest pain that worsens with a deep breath Difficulty breathing - Hard to catch your breath Coughing up blood Faster than normal or irregular heartbeat/ Arrhythmias such as A-Fib Can be asymptomatic Hypotension Diagnosing a PE CT pulmonary angiography Treatment as Soon as Possible Treatment Blood thinners (Anticoagulants) Thrombolysis Inferior Vena cava (IVC) filter surgery Pulmonary Embolectomy Know your risks Know signs & symptoms Talk to your doctor before a procedure or if you’re pregnant Disclosure Any information on diseases and treatments available on this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider with questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Do not use this video for medical emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, call your healthcare provider or 911 immediately. Under no circumstances should you attempt self-treatment based on anything you have seen or read on this video. General information is not medical advice. The information provided on the video is for informational purposes only and is not professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or care, nor is it intended to substitute, therefore. Always seek the advice of your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider properly licensed to practice medicine or general healthcare in your jurisdiction concerning any questions you have regarding any information obtained from the video and any medical condition you believe may be relevant to you or to someone else. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen in this video. Always consult with your doctor or qualified healthcare provider before embarking on a new treatment, diet, or fitness program. Information in this video does not cover all diseases, ailments, physical condition, or their treatment. Ronald Bush, MD, FACS & Peggy Bush, APRN Incderm.com - Incorporating Dermatophlebology into Your Practice Dermaka Skin Products: https://dermaka.com Water's Edge Dermatology: https://www.wederm.com Helping Hands Children's Home: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bfj3fc-hel... TikTok:   / peggykbush