How long would it take for a 71 year old male to recover from pulmonary embolism?

Question by Tuke1: How long would it take for a 71 year old male to recover from pulmonary embolism?
My dad had multiple large pulmonary embolisms about a month ago and almost did not make it. I was just wondering about how long the recovery process is for this. Such as shortness of breath, tired, ect.

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Answer by J B
It can take up to 6 weeks for him to feel as if his energy level is coming back. His doctor will give him an idea as to his activity level that he should be doing or can do and he needs to listen closely to his doctor.

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This 3D medical animation depicting Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT or Deep Venous Thrombosis) begins by showing a blood clot forming in a lower leg vein. As red blood cells flow through the vein, slower moving cells and other blood elements accumulate on the venous valves, creating a stationary blood clot, or thrombus, blocking the blood flow in the vein. When the thrombus breaks free of the valve leaflet, it is then called an embolus, and travels toward the heart and lungs. The last section of the animation shows the embolus lodging in the lung tissue to form a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. Item #ANC00001

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Q&A: How long after the initial symptoms would a pulmonary embolism cause serious problems?

Question by eveandamisdad: How long after the initial symptoms would a pulmonary embolism cause serious problems?
I am doing an essay on ‘sudden death’ (cheerful, eh?) and am looking for info on pulmonary embolisms / infarction

Could anyone tell me how long after initial symptoms (pleuritic chest pain / cough etc) someone wouyld expect to go before hospitalisation is required ? Do PEs come on over time or are they sudden ???

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Is chest pain common after pulmonary embolism?

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Question by Amanda H: Is chest pain common after pulmonary embolism?
I am 32 and was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism in both lungs 2 months ago. The pain in my chest went away for about a month but now is returning and very gradually increasing. The pain is only on the left side. I am not yet having trouble breathing, but if it gets much worse I will. I am somewhat nervous about this since the pain was extreme before. I hope I am not having another episode. Is this a common or something I should be concerned about?

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Answer by nursekuba
Did they do an echocardiogram when you had the PE? I would definitely go back to the doctor The PE possibly could have damaged your heart. I had a bilateral PE as well, in 2003, and after they gave me the clotbuster drug and everything, I didn’t have anymore chest pain. I’d go to the ER.

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Does anyone know anything about a pulmonary embolism in dogs?

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I rescued a dog a couple months ago. She had heartworms before I got her and we plan on treating her but we were trying to get her in good health. She has had a pulmonary embolism from one of the worms. Does anyone know a good antibiotic I can use or other things? I am a vet tech but I am having trouble finding the right thing to help. Any advice?

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