Thromboembolism

Pulmonary thromboembolism
Dr Trisha Macnair
An in-depth look at the symptoms of a pulmonary thromboembolism, when a blood clot travels to the lungs, plus ways to avoid it.
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thromboembolism
Blockage of a blood vessel by the piece of a blood clot that has broken loose from its original site.
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Thromboembolism (blood clots): Women who use estrogen-containing birth control pills are at a 3- to 6-fold increased risk of developing blood clots. Blood clots may lead to deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, or stroke.
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ThromboembolismA clot in the blood that forms and blocks a blood vessel. It can lead to infarction, or death of the surrounding tissue due to lack of blood supply.
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Prompt treatment of venous thromboembolism — the term used to refer to both pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis — is essential in order to prevent serious complications or death.
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Factor V Leiden: A genetic disorder of blood coagulation (clotting) that carries an increased risk of venous thromboembolism -- the formation of clots in veins that may break loose and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs or brain.
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Gunther Tulip Vena Cava MReye filter and retrieval system Investigational filter system for temporary protection against thromboembolism; design allows for intravascular retrieval and removal of the filter up to ten days after placement.
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Anticoagulant treatment, which breaks down the blood clot in the veins, is often given to patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE).
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Have a history of blood clots in their deep veins (venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism).
Are taking certain medications to lower the amounts of cholesterol in the blood, such as cholestyramine.
Have liver disease.
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Serum Sickness
Sickle Cell Trait (Sickle Cell Anemia)
Sickle Cell Anemia
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Major (Thalassemia)
Thalassemia Minor (Thalassemia)
Thromboembolic State (Thromboembolism)
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As with most open surgery, surgeons are also concerned about blood clots forming in the legs and traveling to the lungs (venous thromboembolism), bowel problems, and postoperative pain.
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[4] [Level of evidence: 1iiA] Many clinicians use hydroxyurea or platelet apheresis prior to elective surgery to reduce the platelet count and to prevent postoperative thromboembolism.
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