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BackTable Vascular & Interventional
Ep. 419 Experiencing a Pulmonary Embolism and Thrombectomy with Dr. Ilan Rzadkowolsky-Raoli
Feb 23, 2024
A radiologist shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with a large saddle embolus and treated by his friend. The episode discusses the impact on his practice, changes in patient approach, and advice for clinicians. Topics include diagnosis, treatment, recovery, practice impact, and final thoughts.
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- Experiencing a pulmonary embolism can profoundly impact a physician's approach to patient care and communication.
- Aggressive treatment and lifelong vigilance are essential for patients with substantial clot burden post-thrombectomy.
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Personal Experience with PE Treatment
The speaker shares his personal experience undergoing treatment for a pulmonary embolism (PE). He describes how he contracted COVID and suffered a back injury before experiencing symptoms like chest pain and tachycardia. Despite initial misdiagnosis, he eventually received a proper diagnosis of PE. The speaker details the procedure he underwent – a large bore aspiration thrombectomy – highlighting his anxiety and concern during the process.
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