Pulmonary Embolism

1. Symptoms

1.1. Shortness of Breath

1.2. Chest Pain

1.3. Coughing up Blood

2. Blood Clot Risks

2.1. Cancer

2.2. Bed Rest

2.3. Smoking

2.4. Stoke

2.5. Genetics

2.6. Pregnancy

2.7. Obesity

2.8. Surgery

3. Diagnostics

3.1. Signs & Symptoms

3.2. Test Results

3.2.1. D-Dimer

3.2.2. Ultrasound

3.2.3. CT Pulmonary Angiography

3.2.4. Lung Ventilation/Perfusion Scan

4. Treatment

4.1. Blood Thinners

4.1.1. Heparin

4.1.2. Warfarin

4.2. Thrombolysis

4.3. Tissue Plasminogen Activator

4.4. Pulmonary Thrombectomy

4.5. Vena Cava Filter

5. Signs

5.1. Rapid Breathing

5.2. Rapid Heart Rate

5.3. Low Blood Oxygen Levels

5.4. Fever

5.5. Low Blood Pressure

6. Prevention

6.1. Ambulation Post Surgery

6.2. Lower Leg Exercises While Sitting

6.3. Blood Thinners

6.3.1. Heparin

6.3.2. Warfarin