What causes pulmonary embolism

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Now many people develop their economy at the expense of the environment, leading to pulmonary embolism in many elderly people and outdoor workers. Let's share with you the causes of pulmonary embolism.

What causes pulmonary embolism

Reason 1: pregnancy and contraceptives: the incidence of thromboembolic disease in pregnant women is 7 times higher than that in non pregnant women of the same age. It is easy to occur in the first 3 months of pregnancy and perinatal period. The exact mechanism is unclear. The incidence of venous thrombosis in women taking contraceptives is 4-7 times higher than that in non drug users. It is estimated that the annual incidence is 8 / 100000. It has been proved that contraceptives can cause coagulation factors, platelets and fibrinolysis Changes in the enzyme system, changes in plasma lipoprotein, triglyceride and cholesterol levels, which are very easy to lead to the occurrence of pulmonary embolism.

Reason 2: tumor: cancer can increase the risk of pulmonary embolism. According to autopsy data, 35% of patients with pancreatic cancer, 20% of lung cancer, 19% of urinary tract cancer, 19% of colon cancer, 16% of gastric cancer, and 15% of breast cancer are complicated with pulmonary embolism. Other tumors have not increased. The causes of pulmonary embolism in patients with malignant tumor may be related to abnormal coagulation mechanism. This is very serious. Now many people die It depends on the development of tumor.

Reason 3: trauma: surgery Pulmonary embolism complicated by surgery or trauma accounted for about 43%, of which about 15% of trauma patients complicated with pulmonary embolism. Autopsy found 45% - 60% of tibial fracture, 27% of pelvic fracture, 14% of spinal fracture patients found pulmonary embolism. Large area burns and soft tissue trauma can also be complicated with pulmonary embolism. The latter speculates that some substances released by the injured tissue may damage the pulmonary vascular endothelium and cause multiple pulmonary microthrombosis Coronary artery bypass surgery combined with pulmonary embolism risk was 4%, combined with deep venous thrombosis of the leg was 20%.

matters needing attention

People with pulmonary embolism should wear masks when they go out in life. They should not go to crowded places. In terms of diet, they should take a light, digestible and vitamin rich diet to keep their stool unobstructed and avoid defecation.