Pulmonary Embolism Management: What to Expect
A comprehensive guide to treating pulmonary embolism, from urgent blood-thinning therapy to long-term prevention.
Treatment begins with
Urgent Assessment
Initial Treatment
Severe Case Management
Long-Term Prevention
This treatment is recommended immediately upon confirmed diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Confirmed blood clot on CT pulmonary angiography
- Sudden breathlessness with a diagnosed clot
- Low blood oxygen levels from a confirmed embolism
- Risk of clot recurrence needing long-term management
A pulmonologist's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Pulmonary Embolism Management Involve?
Treatment begins promptly with blood-thinning medication to stop the clot from growing, allowing the body to gradually dissolve it.
Prompt treatment significantly reduces the risk of serious complications.
When This Treatment is Considered
This treatment is recommended immediately upon confirmed diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism.
- Confirmed blood clot on CT pulmonary angiography
- Sudden breathlessness with a diagnosed clot
- Low blood oxygen levels from a confirmed embolism
- Risk of clot recurrence needing long-term management
The Care Pathway
1. Urgent Assessment
CT imaging confirms the diagnosis and assesses severity.
2. Initial Treatment
Blood-thinning medication is started immediately, with oxygen support if needed.
3. Severe Case Management
Clot-dissolving medication or a catheter-based procedure is used for life-threatening cases.
4. Long-Term Prevention
Ongoing blood-thinning therapy and risk-factor management help prevent recurrence.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Prompt treatment is highly effective at preventing serious complications. Your care team will discuss individual bleeding risks of blood-thinning therapy.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your care team will discuss your individual risks before treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Most patients improve within days of starting treatment, with ongoing blood-thinning therapy for several months or longer.
Your care plan includes regular monitoring of blood-thinning therapy and follow-up imaging to confirm the clot has resolved.
Careful monitoring, follow-up testing and guidance all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.How long will I need blood-thinning medication?
- 2.What increased my risk of this clot?
- 3.What symptoms should prompt me to seek care again?
- 4.Is it safe for me to travel long distances?
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