Pulmonary embolism is a block in the arteries carrying blood to the lungs caused by blood clots. Symptoms of pulmonary embolism are shortness of breath, anxiety, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, excessive sweating, fever, cyanosis, swelling of the extremities, etc. Treatment is done by anticoagulants and clot dissolvers.
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Is it possible to have a pulmonary embolism with a negative D-dimer test?
Query: Hi doctor, My pain started behind knee, but now is causing recurrent chest pains and shortness of breath. I could not do much physical activity. There is no previous history of such event. I am currently on Aspirin. I had an EKG, lung x-ray and D-dimer blood test. Is it possible to have a pulmonary ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. D-dimer is a very desirable indicator of clot formation. It may be positive even if you do not have a pulmonary embolism. But, if D-dimer is normal, then a pulmonary embolism is unlikely the cause of your symptoms. The symptoms of PEcan be quite severe and may include ... Read Full »
What are the changes observed in the lung tissue after pulmonary embolism?
Query: Hi doctor, What happens to the lung tissue after a pulmonary embolism (PE)? I came to know that blood flow stops to a specific area depending on the size and quantity of emboli in the pulmonary artery. But after treatment with blood thinners or clot busters or oxygen and increased fluid to restore f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Usually, when a clot gets mixed with blood and flows as normal, the blood thinner breaks into pieces, and later on it flows in the normal blood and stays at its site without causing any symptoms. Then medicines are con... Read Full »
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