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Pulmonary Embolism in 22 year old male.
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Pulmonary Embolism in 22 year old male.
by Jepolt32, Dec 28, 2007 01:51PM
When I was 22 I was hospitalized for a pulmonary embolism. I had a clot in my left leg. However, during that stay I had a test where they ran from my leg up to my lungs which apparently came up negative for p.e. Also I have a plethra of blood test and no factors or anything indicating a blood dissorder of any kind. I was relesed on warfarin for 6 months. Then about 15 months after I had a second P.E. and was put on life long coumadin. Then about a month ago I had a third P.E. or thats what they think it was. They weren't 100% positive though, but they bumped up my coumadin level to 3-3.5.
Question is this: I have no apparent disposition to developing blood clots, so how have I had three??? My sister has had a clot in her leg, and does have factor 5. But not me. Any ideas of what could have happend or what is going on in my body???? Thank you
Question is this: I have no apparent disposition to developing blood clots, so how have I had three??? My sister has had a clot in her leg, and does have factor 5. But not me. Any ideas of what could have happend or what is going on in my body???? Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Jan 02, 2008 05:35PM
, Jan 02, 2008 05:35PM
This is something that has to be evaluated by either a hematologist and/or a vascular specialist. There are some genetic tests that can be done to look for a genetic reason for increased clotting and emboli. This is, obviously, a very serious and potentially dangerous situation. I would make sure you are seeing the right specialists.
