DocSym
β
Searchsearch
Search
(I26.9) Pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale
More details coming soon
5 888 749 in individuals diagnosis pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale confirmed
543 871 deaths with diagnosis pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale
9% mortality rate associated with the disease pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale
Diagnosis pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale is diagnosed Women are 6.45% more likely than Men
2 754 582
Men receive the diagnosis pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale
234 963 (8.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
3 134 167
Women receive the diagnosis pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale
308 908 (9.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-95+
Disease Features pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale
Absence or low individual and public risk
Pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale - what does this mean
Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which a blood clot or other material travels through the bloodstream and lodges in the lungs, blocking the flow of blood. this can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale
Pulmonary embolism is a condition caused by obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches by a clot or other material, which can originate from a deep vein thrombosis in the legs or elsewhere in the body. the clot can travel through the bloodstream and get lodged in the pulmonary artery, blocking the blood flow to the lungs. this can cause decreased oxygen levels in the blood, leading to chest pain, shortness of breath, and other symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
More details coming soon
How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Blood tests to check for signs of infection and clotting
- Chest X-ray to check for signs of pulmonary embolism
- CT scan of the chest to check for pulmonary embolism
- Echocardiogram to assess the function of the heart
- Pulmonary angiography to check for pulmonary embolism
- Ventilation/perfusion scan to check for pulmonary embolism
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk of death and recurrent embolism.
- Administer anticoagulant medications
- Provide supplemental oxygen
- Perform thrombolytic therapy (clot-busting drugs)
- Perform pulmonary embolectomy (surgical removal of the clot)
- Administer vasodilator medications
- Provide supportive care (monitoring of vital signs, oxygen saturation, etc.)
- Provide lifestyle modifications (smoking cessation, weight loss, etc.)
- Perform pulmonary angiography (imaging of the pulmonary vasculature)
20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale - Prevention
Prevention of pulmonary embolism involves a combination of lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding long periods of sitting or standing, as well as taking medications such as anticoagulants and thrombolytics. additionally, wearing compression stockings and elevating the legs while sitting or sleeping can help to reduce the risk of developing a pulmonary embolism.