Patient's question:
My father felt short of breath a few days ago and had a dull, intermittent pain in his chest. He has been coughing for these past few days and has been coughing up small amounts of blood. The doctor said it could be a pulmonary embolism and that further detailed tests are needed to determine a treatment plan. I am looking for a pulmonary embolism treatment guide.Doctor's answer:
Pulmonary embolism is primarily caused by various emboli detaching and blocking the pulmonary artery and its branches, leading to symptoms such as cough, chest pain, anxiety, cold sweat, and pale complexion. The main treatment approach is absolute bed rest, along with high-concentration oxygen administration. In necessary cases, central venous pressure catheterization can be performed to control fluid volume and infusion rate, as well as pain relief, shock treatment, and crystallization treatment. In severe cases, surgical treatment may also be required.