Pulmonary Embolism (cont.)
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- Pulmonary Embolism Overview
- Pulmonary Embolism Causes
- Pulmonary Embolism Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Follow-up
After you are discharged from the hospital, you will be monitored very closely by your doctor. Stay in close contact with your doctor to monitor your condition and make medication adjustments as necessary.
A blood test called the international normalized ratio or INR is perhaps the most important follow-up care. This test looks at the level of blood thinning that the medication is achieving. At first, your blood may be checked every few days or weekly. Once your INR stabilizes, less frequent checks will occur (perhaps every 1-2 months).
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially lethal disease; unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed because patients with PE present with nonspecific signs and symptoms.
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