Yaz And Pulmonary Embolism Treatment: How PE Is Treated

Yasmin causing blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) occurs when solid matter (typically a blood clot) blocks one of the arteries that supplies blood to your lungs. In most diagnosed cases, the clot arrives from another area of your body after traveling through your bloodstream. The blockage prevents your lung tissue from receiving the blood it needs in order to function properly. This can result in permanent damage to the lung. Please contact us for more information on being part of a Yaz blood clot lawsuit.

There are a number of dangerous, lasting side effects of Yaz clots. First, your lungs are tasked with oxygenating blood before it circulates throughout your body. Lung damage can impair this process, thereby preventing a sufficient amount of oxygen from reaching other organs. Second, with PE, your heart is forced to work harder in order to pump blood through the unblocked pulmonary arteries. Excess strain can eventually cause heart failure.

Treatment for Yaz pulmonary embolism varies by the condition’s severity and the danger posed by migrating blood clots (known as emboli). This article will describe the use of blood thinners, thrombolytic therapy, surgery, and preventative measures.

Blood Thinners And Thrombolytic Medications

The immediate goal of treatment is to reduce your symptoms; doctors will often administer oxygen, pain relievers, and blood pressure medications. If your respiratory system is failing, a breathing tube might also be necessary.

Once your symptoms are under control, blood thinners such as warfarin and heparin are given to prevent further clotting. Warfarin is delivered intravenously; heparin is given in pill form. Both are typically prescribed simultaneously, though heparin is stopped once tests indicate warfarin has begun to take effect.

Thrombolytic drugs can be used if you suffer a severe pulmonary embolism that places your life in danger, or is likely to cause extensive lung damage. These drugs are delivered through a catheter, and can dissolve clots. They represent a more aggressive form of treatment than warfarin or heparin (which merely prevent clotting). The drawback is that thrombolytics pose a higher risk of internal bleeding.

Yaz Blood Clot Elimination Through Surgery

If your body is unable to tolerate blood thinners and thrombolytic drugs, your doctor may suggest surgery to remove the offending clots. There are two main procedures: suction thrombectomy and pulmonary embolectomy.

Suction thrombectomy is a catheter procedure (and hence, less invasive than embolectomy). The catheter is guided to the blockage within your pulmonary artery. Once it arrives, a saline-based solution is injected into the site. The resulting pressure pulls the blood clot toward the catheter’s tip, which breaks the clot apart.

Pulmonary embolectomy is typically used as a last resort for massive PE; the procedure is invasive and dangerous. While a growing number of surgeons are performing it with a catheter, the operation is normally done through thoracotomy. A long incision is made into the chest through which the offending blood clot is extracted.

Measures To Prevent A Pulmonary Embolism

Most cases of Yaz causing blood clots in the lungs are caused by blood clots that migrate from the deep veins of your calves and thighs. The clots break off and travel with your bloodstream through a large vein called the vena cava. This vein leads directly to your heart and lungs.

If you suffer from deep vein thrombosis (DVT), your doctor may suggest installing a metal filter within your vena cava. The filter acts like a net. As emboli travel through the large vein, the filter catches them before they can reach your heart.

Another preventative measure is to wear compression stockings around your lower legs. These stockings apply artificial pressure and thus, stimulate blood flow. It’s worth noting that they will not prevent blood clots from breaking away from the venous walls.

Yaz and pulmonary embolism is dangerous. The clots must be treated quickly in order to limit lung damage. If you or someone you love has suffered deep vein thrombosis, PE, stroke, or other serious side effects of using Ocella, Yasmin or Yaz birth control, seek legal advice. You may be due compensation for your injuries. Contact a Yaz pulmonary embolism attorney to discuss filing a claim against the manufacturer.