What is a pulmonary embolism?
肺栓塞是指血凝块阻塞向肺部供血的动脉。血凝块可能在腿部、骨盆、腹部（肚子）或心脏的静脉中形成。血凝块会从最初形成的地方移动并随血液行进。然后停留在向肺部供血的动脉中。肺栓塞是一种严重且可能危及生命的疾病。
What will my GP do now if I have a pulmonary embolism?
Your 全科医生General Practitioner will refer you immediately to the Emergency Department. The hospital can give medications straight into a vein (intravenously, IV) so they can have an immediate effect. The doctors at the hospital may also do further tests and discuss treatments including blood thinners or surgical procedures. You might be offered a Hospital in the Home service (see ‘What supports are available?’).
What will my GP do in the future if I have a pulmonary embolism?
从医院回来后，需要定期去看家庭医生。家庭医生将帮助你：
• 了解在医院接受的治疗情况
• 了解如何使用给你开出的任何新的药物，以及服用多长时间
• 帮助你了解如何降低未来血栓的风险
• 与你讨论定期运动，改变饮食，减肥和戒烟
What can I do if I have had a pulmonary embolism?
服用医生开的任何药物，直到医生告诉你停药为止。遵循家庭医生对你的生活方式提出的任何建议，例如改变饮食和锻炼。
