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My brother who lives in Australia suffered from severe back problem. Due to which he was suggested bed rest with medicines. After approx a month he suffered an attack in which he was unable to breathe properly and was rushed to emergency. On running tests it came out that some blood clots developed as he was on bed rest which travelled to the lungs. Now though he is taking medicines and no clots are coming in the tests, he still suffers breathlessness for which doctors are unable to find the reason.
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The doctors must have suspected pulmonary embolism. Running test like D Dimer has got no role in diagnosing this in non ambulatory patients. Please go for CECT thorax to have an idea of the condition. Is your brother on heparin or warfarin therapy?
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