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Blood Clots In Legs And Lungs, Had Cardiac Arrests, Collapsed Lungs, Kidney Failing. Sounds Like?

We have a family member that has several blood clots in her legs and lungs. Went to the er due to pain and has suffered cardiac arrest , now has a collasped lung and we were informed today thather kidneys are failing. She can produce urine but is unable to pass it. She is in a drung induced coma . What are her chances of beating these complications?
Mon, 18 Mar 2013
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prognosis depends upon - blood parameters( ABG, RENAL FUNCTION TESTS, LFT , ) LUNG VOLUMES, ECHO REPORT, MULTIORGAN FAILURE IS PRESENT
IN MY VIEW - PROGNOSIS IS VERY POOR. TREATING DOCTOR CAN TELL EXACTLY AFTER STUDY OFF ALL TESTS
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Blood Clots In Legs And Lungs, Had Cardiac Arrests, Collapsed Lungs, Kidney Failing. Sounds Like?

prognosis depends upon - blood parameters( ABG, RENAL FUNCTION TESTS, LFT , ) LUNG VOLUMES, ECHO REPORT, MULTIORGAN FAILURE IS PRESENT IN MY VIEW - PROGNOSIS IS VERY POOR. TREATING DOCTOR CAN TELL EXACTLY AFTER STUDY OFF ALL TESTS