Patient's question:
What are the sequelae of pulmonary embolism? Two months ago, I developed a pulmonary embolism due to deep vein thrombosis in my lower limbs, and I experienced a recurrence of rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and chest pain. After a period of anticoagulant treatment, my condition stabilized. So, does pulmonary embolism leave sequelae after recovery? How should I care for myself?Doctor's answer:
Pulmonary embolism is mostly caused by deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs. After a sudden recurrence of pulmonary embolism, symptoms such as chest pain and difficulty breathing may reappear. However, in some cases, the symptoms are atypical, and the manifestations of pulmonary embolism vary widely, leading to a high rate of misdiagnosis in clinical diagnosis. Most cases can be relieved after treatment, and the thrombus can disappear. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to continue anticoagulant therapy to prevent the recurrence of chronic thrombosis and pulmonary artery hypertension.