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Aaditya Jandhyala1, Jasra Elahi2, Latha Ganti3,4,5
1Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA.
Abstract:
Pulmonary embolisms are serious complications that can arise from surgical procedures involving the extremities due to the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent embolism. This life-threatening condition occurs when an embolus lodges at the bifurcation of the main pulmonary arteries, compromising blood flow to the lungs. Treatment options for pulmonary embolism primarily include anticoagulation therapy, thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement. Given that cases of saddle pulmonary embolism are rare but potentially fatal, healthcare providers must maintain a high index of suspicion and implement rigorous preventive measures to mitigate the risk in surgical patients.
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