Overview
When a blood clot lodges itself in the blood vessels of your lung, it causes a pulmonary embolism (PE). Usually, these clots start in the leg and then become loose, moving on to the lung.
According to the American Lung Association, 1 in 1,000 Americans is thought to develop PE annually. Considering that a PE can be a serious or even fatal ailment, it’s critical to get medical attention right once.
The goal of treating a PE is to stop the existing clot from growing and to stop any more clots from developing. It may take several weeks or months to recover from a PE.
Read on to discover more about:
- How long a PE recovery may take
- The potential therapies you could use
- When can you resume your regular activities?