Question

a patient is being treated for a recurrent pulmonary embolism a blood clot blocking the lungs and with an anticoagulant medication. the patients blood was tested a few weeks into treatment. after reviewing the results, the doctor found that the patients PT was lower than expected ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Pulmonary embolism is the obstruction in the pulmonary artery that supplies blood to the lungs.

Explanation:

• Prevention of oxygen that reaches the tissues of the lungs and breathing function of lung is affected by the blocking (usually a blood clot).                                                                                          Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism  

1. Chest pain  
2. Irregular heart beat  
3. Difficult to catch breath  
4. Rapid type of breathing  
5. Dizziness and Drowsiness  
6. Cough which is usually dry but might contain mucus or blood Prevention  

1. A high risk patient can use anticoagulants  
2. Physical activity  
3. Healthy diet  
4. Avoid smoking