Yaz Blood Clots In The Lungs
Yaz blood clots in the lungs, also referred to as pulmonary embolism, is a dangerous condition that requires immediate medical attention. It is estimated that nearly one third of those who suffer PE and do not receive treatment will die. Among those who survive, the event can leave lasting impairments that persist throughout the remainder of their lives.
Yaz blood clots in the lungs, also referred to as pulmonary embolism, is a dangerous condition that requires immediate medical attention. It is estimated that nearly one third of those who suffer PE and do not receive treatment will die. Among those who survive, the event can leave lasting impairments that persist throughout the remainder of their lives.
When doctors explain the potential side effects of Yaz birth control, they often focus on the elevated risk of blood clots. However, they seldom make clear how such clots can trigger pulmonary embolism and other serious outcomes (e.g. stroke, heart attack, etc.). This article will describe how Yaz blood clots can form in your legs and migrate to your lungs. You’ll also learn how PE is treated with the goal of preserving your lungs’ function and preventing a recurrence.
How Blood Clots Lodge Within Your Lungs
Pulmonary embolism occurs due to a blockage within one of the arteries that supply your lungs with blood. The associated lung tissue is starved of blood and sustains damage. If the blockage is left untreated, the damage becomes permanent. A large PE that affects a significant portion of your lung tissue can cause a lasting impairment. The affected lung will become less capable of oxygenating blood before it circulates to other organs throughout your body.
Blockages are usually caused by blood clots (though air bubbles, fat, and other substances can play a role). In such cases, the clots rarely form within the pulmonary arteries; instead, they arrive from other areas of your body after breaking away from the deep veins.
Clots within your deep veins characterize a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The veins are squeezed by surrounding muscles, which encourages blood to flow back to your heart and lungs for oxygen. This squeezing activity can also dislodge existing clots from the venous wall and send them along with your bloodstream. As emboli (i.e. migrating clots), they can enter the right side of your heart and travel into your pulmonary arteries, thus causing Yaz pulmonary embolism.
Treating Yaz PE To Preserve Your Lungs’ Function
Treatment is first administered in the form of blood thinners. These drugs – warfarin and heparin – do not actually thin your blood; they reduce the likelihood of further clotting. Because pulmonary embolism is so dangerous, heparin is usually administered first since it can be done so intravenously. Warfarin, by contrast, is given in pill form and often takes up to a week to have an effect. It may be given at the same time as heparin; once it begins to take effect, heparin is stopped.
After the threat of further clotting has been addressed, doctors will determine the risk posed by the existing blockage. If the risk is high, thrombolytic medications are used. These drugs, delivered by catheter, dissolve clots. The drawback of using them is that they increase the risk of bleeding.
If thrombolysis is insufficient for treating a dangerous blood clot in your lungs, your doctor may decide to perform suction thrombectomy or pulmonary embolectomy. The former is a catheter-based technique that seeks to shatter the offending clot and remove the pieces. The latter is a surgical procedure used to extract the entire clot. It is reserved for life-threatening situations.
Yaz Side Effects: More Serious Than Many Realize
Yaz pulmonary embolism can be extremely dangerous. Unfortunately, the event is triggered by circumstances many women consider relatively benign: blood clots in the deep veins. If these clots break away and travel with your bloodstream, they can potentially block critical arteries that supply blood to your lungs, heart, and brain. If you or someone you know has suffered blood clots, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, or stroke after using this oral contraceptive, contact a Yaz lawyer. Now is the time to explore whether you should file a Yaz birth control lawsuit.
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