A second chance at life...pulmonary embalisms.

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially lethal disease; unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed because patients with PE present with nonspecific signs and symptoms. If left untreated, approximately one third of patients who survive an initial PE subsequently die from a future embolic episode. Most patients succumb to PE within the first few hours of the event. The mortality rate is greater than both AIDS and breast cancer COMBINED. In patients who survive, recurrent embolism and death can be prevented with prompt diagnosis and therapy. Fortunately I had symptoms like severe chest pain and was able to get help. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance and spent 8 days in the hospital. I will be on blood thinners for quite a while but my outlook is good. It was scary to know I could die at any minute and now I have a second chance and I'm taking advantage of it. I'm thankful to everyone who thought of me and prayed for me. Be thankful for everything you have and those in your life because you never know when it could be over. Please watch the video...