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ysemak - 12-28-09 13:03
What is not a risk factor of developing pulmonary embolism?
ysemak - 12-28-09 13:03
What is not a risk factor of developing pulmonary embolism?
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Re: PE conym5 - 12-28-09 15:40 My answer is: e.
Bed rest.
Long journeys.
Valve malfunction.
DehydrationMedical problems.
Older people are also more likely to have medical problems that expose them to independent risk factors for clots — such as joint replacement surgery, cancer or heart disease.Surgery is one of the leading causes of problem blood clots, especially joint replacements of the hip and knee.
* Heart disease. High blood pressure and cardiovascular disease make clot formation more likely.
* Pregnancy. The weight of the baby pressing on veins in the pelvis can slow blood return from the legs. Clots are more likely to form when blood slows or pools.
* Cancer. Certain cancers — especially pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancers — can increase levels of substances that help blood clot, and chemotherapy further increases the risk. Women with a history of breast cancer who are taking tamoxifen or raloxifene also are at higher risk of blood clots.
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Re: PE mtniharika - 01-05-10 05:19 My answer is: d.
Risk factors for a pulmonary embolus include:
Burns
Cancer
Childbirth
Family history of blood clots
Fractures of the hips or femur
Heart attack
Heart surgery
Long-term bed rest or staying in one position for a long time, such as a long plane or car ride
Severe injury
Stroke
Surgery (especially orthopedic or neurological surgery)
Use of birth control pills or estrogen therapy
People with certain clotting disorders may also have a higher
#27
Re: PE ammulufy - 03-13-10 20:03 My answer is: d.
Its only when the deep veins are involved dat it can lead to DVT leading to PE.
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