How To Effectively Help Your Loved Ones Prevent Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism in the elderly
Pulmonary embolism – a disease of old age
Understanding It
Risk factors
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A family history of either deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
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Advancing age
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Living an inactive or sedentary lifestyle
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Obesity
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Cancer
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Certain medications
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History of stroke or heart attack
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Fracture of the hip, leg, or pelvis
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Surgery in the last three months of knee, pelvis, hip, or abdomen
Symptoms of Pulmonary embolism
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Shortness of breath:
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Cough:
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Chest pain:
In addition to the above common symptoms
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Low-grade fever
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A bluish tinge in the skin, as the oxygen supply to the lungs gets diminished
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Dizziness
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Excessive sweating
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Pain in the legs, especially in the calf muscles
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Irregular heartbeat
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Anxiety and restlessness
Preventing pulmonary embolism
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Age and exercise
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Smoking
Conclusion
