Vascular
Pulmonary Embolism
PE is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, often from a blood clot.
Warning Signs & Symptoms
⚠️Shortness of breath
⚠️Chest pain
⚠️Cough
⚠️Rapid heartbeat
⚠️Dizziness
Common Causes
🔍DVT
🔍Prolonged immobility
🔍Surgery
🔍Pregnancy
🔍Cancer
Diagnostic Tests
✓CT pulmonary angiography
✓D-dimer test
✓V/Q scan
✓Arterial blood gas
Treatment Options
💊Anticoagulants
💊Thrombolytics
💊Embolectomy
💊IVC filter
💊Supportive care
Recommended Specialist
Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Diabetes Fellowship (CMC Vellore), Oncology Fellowship (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK), DFID Certification
25+ years
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Dillibazar Pipalbot, Kathmandu
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