The cause of the pulmonary embolism was a broken ankle three months earlier. During this time a small blood clot formed and moved slowly up the leg to the lung. There's usually no symptoms of this.
A pulmonary embolism is no fun. Folks, be aware that a broken bone in the limbs, shoulder and other spots can lead to a blood clot, even weeks or months later. The clot may move to the lungs, the brain or the heart with little or no warning. It can be a fast killer.
I spent a week in the hospital in a very weak state. In today's world you're discharged from a hospital 24 hours after your head is amputated, so you know that an embolism will really waste you when you're in there for a week.
I wish Serena all my best along with a speedy recovery.
Leni
Anything that can cause serious muscle bruising and hard blows can also cause blood clots. My buddy fell off a 1st floor roof and developed clots. Not fund being on blood thinners and seriously changing your diet for 6 months.