What is pulmonary embolism?
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has traveled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream (embolism). It could be a result of deep vein thrombosis or another condition.
How do members experience pulmonary embolism?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pulmonary embolism*
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Muscle and joint pain
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Fatigue
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Shortness of breath with little or minimal activity (ie standing)
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Increased anxiety
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pulmonary embolism*
Who has pulmonary embolism on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 16 | |
| 30s | 69 | |
| 40s | 163 | |
| 50s | 221 | |
| 60s | 225 | |
| 70+ | 164 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 179 | |
| Female | 672 |