Patient's question:
Does pulmonary embolism cause an increase in coagulation function?Doctor's answer:
Acute pulmonary embolism can lead to the patient experiencing a gradual increase in platelet count and a significant rise in fibrinogen. The increase in both of these coagulation components is due to consumption. The patient may also exhibit abnormal coagulation function simultaneously. It is commonly observed that prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time are shortened, and D-dimer levels decrease significantly. The patient requires regular low-molecular-weight heparin anticoagulation therapy to alleviate the condition.