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Suggest Treatment For Pulmonary Embolism In The Left Lung

I was recently diagnosed with a small pulmonary embolism in my left lung , the doctor gave me a shot in my stomach and I can t remember the name of the medicine that was in the shot. All I remember is that it began with an L . Can you shed some light on this?
Wed, 25 Oct 2017
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Thank you for trusting HCM

Your suffering from pulmonary embolism??

What risk factors you have??

Your doctor may be given low molecular weight heparin. Then you can continue tab. Warfarin mostly for 6months. Inr should maintain between 2-3.

Other tests you may need.
Dopplor of lower limbs.
Pt /Inr
Protein C and S
Factor 5leiden mutation
Anti thrombin 3level
Echo and ECG for cardiac morphology and functioning.
D-dimer.

Please consult your doctor he may advice correct dose of tablets depending on your blood tests.


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Suggest Treatment For Pulmonary Embolism In The Left Lung

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Your suffering from pulmonary embolism?? What risk factors you have?? Your doctor may be given low molecular weight heparin. Then you can continue tab. Warfarin mostly for 6months. Inr should maintain between 2-3. Other tests you may need. Dopplor of lower limbs. Pt /Inr Protein C and S Factor 5leiden mutation Anti thrombin 3level Echo and ECG for cardiac morphology and functioning. D-dimer. Please consult your doctor he may advice correct dose of tablets depending on your blood tests.