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Symptoms of a PE
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Sample requirements If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day) collect sample at least 8 hours after the last dose For adults, 5 ml of blood taken
Problems related to the anaesthetic Chest infection Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – blood clot in legs Pulmonary Embolus (PE) - blood clot in lungs Heart
We advise you not to have intercourse for about 6 to 8 weeks to allow healing.
Bleeding Blood loss can sometimes be heavy during the surgery and this may mean that you need a blood transfusion Blood clots (chest pulmonary embolism (PE
You should drink at least 8 glasses of water (or non sugary drinks) every day.
Blood loss can sometimes be heavy during the surgery and this may mean that you need a blood transfusion Blood clots in the chest (Pulmonary Embolism, PE
You should drink at least 8 glasses of water (or non-sugary drinks) every day.
This can cause a PE (Pulmonary Embolism) where the clot travels to the lungs. Blood clots are serious and can be life threatening.