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Is Pulmonary Embolism Due To Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Hi, I am a 45 year old woman. I am a diabetice of 20 years, I have Mitral valve prolapse, I was recently hospitalized for pulminary embolism and am having terrible hot flashes. I was wondering if the pulminary embolism was caused by the mitral valve prolapse and could i be having the hot flahes because of this or is it menopause. I am also now on blood thinners and am on insulin.
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
Hello Maam
No MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE cannot cause Pulmonary Embolism (PE). PE is usually an abnormality of the venous system which ultimately links to right side of the heart and Mitral valve is in left side of heart so it cannot cause it.
Yes hot flushes could be a symptom of upcoming or ongoing menopause, as well as it can also be due to your diabetes. Try to keep your sugar levels under control and stay active.
Good Luck
No MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE cannot cause Pulmonary Embolism (PE). PE is usually an abnormality of the venous system which ultimately links to right side of the heart and Mitral valve is in left side of heart so it cannot cause it.
Yes hot flushes could be a symptom of upcoming or ongoing menopause, as well as it can also be due to your diabetes. Try to keep your sugar levels under control and stay active.
Good Luck
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