Patient's question:
Recently, I've often heard my father say that his health isn't good. He frequently experiences difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, persistent fever, and sometimes his voice trembles. After a thorough examination, my father was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. The main reason is that his diet is poor and his body is quite weak. Is pulmonary embolism treatable?Doctor's answer:
The risk of pulmonary embolism is very high. There is a significant risk during and after the onset, and it is necessary to investigate the cause of lower extremity venous thrombosis to prevent recurrent pulmonary embolism. Patients who experience recurrent pulmonary embolism should undergo color Doppler ultrasound of the lower extremity veins. If the lower extremity veins are thrombosed, an inferior vena cava filter should be implanted to prevent recurrent pulmonary embolism. Anticoagulation or thrombolytic treatment can be administered.