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Treatment: Pulmonary Embolism
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Prompt treatment to break up the clot greatly reduces the risk of death. This can be done with blood thinners and drugs or procedures. Compression stockings and physical activity can help prevent clots from forming in the first place.
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This video covers treatment of pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in the lungs. It describes treatment approaches intended to break up the clot, and measures described as helping prevent clots from forming.
Key points
- Treatment to break up the clot is presented as time-sensitive
- Blood thinners and drugs or procedures are mentioned as treatment options
- Compression stockings and physical activity are mentioned in relation to preventing clots
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