What type of embolism can be caused by detachment of a lower limb venous thrombus?
Disease description:
After going to the hospital for examination, I was diagnosed with lower extremity venous thrombosis. The doctor mentioned that if the clot detaches, it could lead to embolism. What types of embolism can lower extremity venous thrombosis cause?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
In general, after detachment of a lower limb venous thrombus, serious complications may occur. Among them, pulmonary embolism usually has an acute onset and may lead to patient death within a short period of time. It may also cause myocardial infarction, which typically has severe consequences as well. However, timely thrombectomy treatment can generally help alleviate symptoms.
