I have a saddle pulmonary embolism. I thank God daily that the ER nurse knew exactly what was wrong. The EMT that took me in the ambulance kept telling me then her I was having a panic attack. She didn't listen and had a Dr in there within minutes. I had only one symptom, shortness of breath. After blood tests then a CT scan, I was told it is a monster. I owe her my life.
Susan I had a saddle PE as well in March. I also thought it was a panic attack after I came to. Called my friend and she forced me to go to get my niece to tale me to the hospital. Said I didn’t sound right as I was still struggling for air. Thank God I went but I am still weak.
My first ever and I'm glad to be still alive. I keep updates to my PCP and I regulate exercise moderately and finally got the will to keep from smoking even as little as I was. Thanks for your comments very enlightening.
Best explanation of a PE I've come across - thank you. Maybe mention newer anticoagulants such as Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) that seem to be increasingly prescribed rather than Warfarin?
After having a newborn baby i injured my hip and sprain my ankle all in a 3 week period. So i was sendentary. All of a sudden i couldnt breath or walk and went into ER and they diagnosed me with PE. I was depressed. My health declined while in hospital. Fever was as high as 102, UTI, heart rate as hugh as 143. I thought i was going to die. Not to mention this all began Christmas day. Ive been here since Christmas and am hoping i get released today to get back to my baby. Hope it works out for u all
I really love your video and the graphics of how certain medical condition works. It's very informative and makes it easier to understand the concepts and theory.
2 weeks since my PE event. Started Eliquis upon discharging after two days of Heparin in the hospital. This was a very clear explanation! Thank you so much.
D-Dimer wasn't conclusive and took 2 CT scans to find my multiple PE, I could have died from this. Ty for making the video to better see how it can happen and educate people on symptoms!
Thank you so much for your video! The way you present the information is awesome. I am a final year nursing student in Hong Kong and I will get my licence 4 months later. It is glad to discover your channel before I start my nursing career!
+Aaron Law You're welcome! I'm glad to see you here and also congratulations on your achievement. I wish you all the best in this field :) Thanks for the sweet thoughts. See you. -xoxo
i think each video should contain 3 questions at the end. Just a suggestion... besides that, your videos are clear concise, and thoroughly put together. TY!!
This video was very informative. I have learned so much just from view this presentation on pulmonary embolism. Thank you so much for your time and effort on teaching this interesting topic.
Very informative video! I'd say the best in helping me understand what I have so thank you for your time creating this video. I was just diagnosed with PE as I have 3 clots in my lungs :(. a little scared to be honest. ....and coming from nowhere and respectfully speaking, I think you're beautiful Caroline, take care.
Please take this seriously my boyfriend may have died from a clot to the lungs 2 weeks ago. An autopsy will tell us the cause. He was saying he can't breath and then had chest pain. Within 5mins of calling the ambulance he was gone.
I have problem embolisms & thrombosis, its high till my tummy the reson I got this problem because I had car accident 8 weeks ago my knee broken and I got surgery to fix the knee, but after one week I felt to much pain my leg swelling each day, doctors and specialist about embolisms & thrombosis they can't make any surgery because it will be to much risk and all what they give me each day injection first 40mg it doesn't work then 60mg doesn't work then 80mg it was so strong but it helps alot to make my blood thin and flowing . I am still in hospital and I hope with pills it will work . Today I feel much better and my leg become soft again .. I will be glad to be home again .. it's really painful . Please take care of ur self all and don't be in my condition. My condition it's a real nightmare
+Ali iammatteo Hi Ali, Thanks so much for letting me know! I really appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you on here again very soon! xoxo - Caroline
I'm a male, 31, and I had a leg injury in 2013. It was a dislocated knee cap, and, six weeks later, I broke the knee cap. My leg was immobilized for 3 months. I can feel my blood pulse through my left thigh, which is where the injury was; however, it's not doing it in my right leg. I'm worried. I will go to the doctor soon. Should I not take iron supplements?
Thank You,can you explain why I have a IVC Filter and have to stay on Warfarin ? My PE was the biggie,my boy kept me alive with CPR and that was 11-20-2011, I do have some curious problems,I also experiencing lung issues,I am just 58 I was 52 when I had my PE,my left leg was swollen but after the PE went down,I am on a low fat,low sodium,no sugar and no vitamin K diet,any opinion or expression of the cause does not create a obligation for care on your part/ I larry d.napier hold you harmless. Great Video
Thank you for this video I just got diagnosed with this 2 weeks ago and I also have a large one by my heart the lung specialist dont want to do anything about it but keep me on the blood thinning medication I'm only 31 years old with 4 kids in I'm freaking out because I never been through this and they not sure what made me clot and were it came from so we are running more tests. Can you do a video on a blood clot by the heart and a few in the right lungs.
I thought your video was very informative, the constructive criticism I have is perhaps your introduction could be shorter and you might pay more attention to your monologue because you did make an error in the part where you talk about echocardiogram but you said electrocardiogram instead. But overall I thought it was very helpful and well organized. Thanks!
Hi could you please do a video on how to cope with your period while taking warfarin , I was diagnosed with a PE at 35 weeks pregnant my son is now 3 months old and I've been moved from tinzaparin injection to warfarin . Due to warfarin I can't control my periods ? And they're extreme heavy ? Any advice please . Thank you xx
hey guys..my bro is in such a situation and had a cardiac arrest yest..he is still on ventilator..his bp and heart pulse is normal bt doc has still kept him under observation...:(
+Dennis Sanford Hi Dennis, I'm sorry to hear that. However I'm glad to hear you are being treated. Eliquis is new to me, but I have heard good things. I see a lot of Physicians prescribing it for their patients now. I hope this helps!
Dennis Sanford I have been eliquis for two years after suffering my second P.E. I believe that it's better then warning. They definitely in the process of my a reversal.. I'm on blood thinners for life. Pray that I don't have to be.
eloquis and xaralto cannot be measured in the blood, and cannot be reversed. Stick with warfarin, blood tests may be pain but once you get in your therapeutic range ... it's smooth sailing. You don't have to give up salads..tailor the meds to your lifestyle. With warfarin if there is an emergent situation ie: car accident...it can be reversed with vit k
I understand why... but just because it's in/from the U.S. - calling them clients. It's just wrong in my head, doesn't really sit for me. Should a person need medical assistance, they then get it. Nice instructive video otherwise. Thank you.
+Joane Elsy You're welcome! Thanks for letting me know you love the video. I do hope it will help you out a ton. I'll be glad to see on here again. -xoxo
