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Treating Pulmonary Embolism

A blood clot can develop in different blood vessels throughout the body due to a variety of health conditions. If the blood clot breaks loose and moves through the body, the mass of platelets can eventually clog a smaller blood vessel. If this happens in a major artery of the lungs, a person can suffer a dangerous health concern called a pulmonary embolism.

Physicians are responsible for diagnosing blood clots before they cause pulmonary embolism. If you do develop a lung clot, it is important that doctors act quickly to prevent permanent damage. If you have been injured because of a careless or slow-acting physician, contact the New Jersey delayed diagnosis attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 to learn more about your legal rights and options

Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism

When red blood cells cannot reach the lungs, these organs begin to fail quickly. As a result, a person may not be able to breathe properly. Pulmonary embolism has been linked to a variety of serious complications. Thus, it is important to be aware of the signs of pulmonary embolism, including:

  • Troubled breathing
  • Palpitations
  • Quickened heart rate
  • Loss of oxygenation across the body
  • Lung collapse
  • Low blood pressure

The complications of this condition can seriously threaten a patient’s life if the embolism is not treated and diagnosed quickly.

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If you have suffered unnecessarily because of a doctor’s lack of haste in an emergency situation, there may be legal options available for you. To discuss your legal options with an experienced attorney, contact the New Jersey misdiagnosis lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 800-346-5529.