Re: ELAINE: question about embolisms

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Hi Elaine,

Thank you! I'll ask if they can do the Quantitative D-Dimer test. I

think it would help to give me some peace of mind since my GP has

planted a worry seed about this in my mind.

> Hi ,

> We have a great blood test used to detect pulmonary embolism. It's

called a

> quantitative D-Dimer test. It's wonderful because ER docs can tell

with this

> test, which takes an hour, if the patient has PE and needs to be

admitted.

> Why don't you ask about this.

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> Also, hypothyroidism causes weak muscles, especially the diaphragm,

which is

> why we get sleep apnea. I suspect that you could be right about

hypot causing

> this. Other effects of hypoT are shortness of breath and shallow

breathing.

>

> I don't know as much about imaging tests as I should so I'm not

certain if

> ultrasound is as effective as the CT scan. But a combination of the

D-Dimer

> test and arterial blood gases should help with diagnosing this.

Take care,

> Elaine

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