What You Need To Know About Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
🫁 Written by a clinical pharmacy specialist in anticoagulation
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism (PE), you're likely overwhelmed, confused, and searching for answers. This guide was created to give you exactly that: clear, compassionate, and evidence-based information from a trusted expert.
Whether you're being treated at home or in the hospital, this guide walks you through:
- What a PE is and how it affects your lungs and heart
- Why it’s so serious—and how most people recover
- What tests and scans are used to diagnose PE (and when they’re not needed)
- What your risk level means for your treatment plan
- Which blood thinner is right for you, and how long you might need it
- When you can safely go home, and when you should go back to the ER
- A one-page reference sheet you can print or share with family
- Plus: Easy-to-understand visuals, FAQs, and tips for living with a PE
Designed for patients, caregivers, and survivors, this guide will help you feel more in control of your recovery, and more confident talking with your healthcare team.
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A clear, trusted guide to help you understand and manage your pulmonary embolism. Learn what a PE is, how it’s treated, what to expect at home or in the hospital, and how to prevent future clots with visuals and plain-language explanations.