Embolism: What Are the Effective Treatments for Pulmonary Embolism?
Disease description:
My uncle was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism at the hospital. I want to start treatment for him as soon as possible, but I’m not medically trained. Could you please tell me what effective treatments are available for pulmonary embolism?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Treatment options for pulmonary embolism include pharmacotherapy and surgical intervention. Patients diagnosed with pulmonary embolism should seek medical attention at a hospital as soon as possible. Physicians will select an appropriate treatment strategy based on the severity of the condition. For mild cases, pharmacotherapy is the primary approach; under physician supervision, anticoagulants such as warfarin and low-molecular-weight heparin, or thrombolytics such as urokinase and streptokinase, may be prescribed. In severe cases, surgical interventions—such as surgical embolectomy or percutaneous catheter-directed therapy—may be required.
