Everything You Should Know About Pulmonary Embolism

Treatment

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Most cases of a pulmonary embolism are treated by an anticoagulant medication or a blood thinner to prevent or reduce the blood clot. Blood thinners do not cause the blood to become thinner, but they may help to prevent new clots from forming and stop existing clots from getting bigger. People who are at a high risk of developing a pulmonary embolism may have to take blood thinners for the rest of their life whereas individuals with a lower risk may need to take them for only a few months. Some people are not able to take blood thinners and may need a vena cava filter to prevent a clot from reaching the lungs. Individuals who are exempt from taking a blood thinner include those who bleed easily or have atrial fibrillation.

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