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How Do I Get Rid From Massive PE ?
Hi there, I had a massive PE in 2000 and my surgeon wants to perform a knee osteotomy. Am I at a greater risk of PE?
Sun, 14 Aug 2011
Hi Kathy,
Welcome to HCM.
Any surgery which involves prolonged bed rest can give rise to Pulmonary Embolism. Since you have a past history of PE, you are certainly at a higher risk than general population of having PE.
Usually PE is a sequele to deep vein thrombosis, wherein a thrombus dislodges from the vein and gets stuck in the main lung artery.
Welcome to HCM.
Any surgery which involves prolonged bed rest can give rise to Pulmonary Embolism. Since you have a past history of PE, you are certainly at a higher risk than general population of having PE.
Usually PE is a sequele to deep vein thrombosis, wherein a thrombus dislodges from the vein and gets stuck in the main lung artery.
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