Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery in the lungs. Recurrent embolism is caused by recurrence of proximal venous thrombosis. Recurrence of embolism can be prevented with the help of anticoagulant drugs, drinking plenty of fluids, regular exercise, etc.
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What are the chances of having recurrent pulmonary embolism?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a pulmonary embolism four days after a C-section. I have been on Rivaroxaban with no problems. I am trying to find definitive statistics on my chance of having a recurrent pulmonary embolism. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. In acquired pulmonary embolism, immobilization after C-section was the cause, and the chance of recurrent pulmonary embolism was low if oral anticoagulant was taken for three to six months. The overall risk of recurren... Read Full »
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