A CT Scan for a Pulmonary Embolism After Treatment
The risk of pulmonary embolism is much higher in those with a history of this condition. To prevent it, your doctor would prescribe blood thinners or anticoagulants, which should be taken regularly. Nevertheless, it is important to know that these medications would lead to bleeding, so make sure to discuss carefully with your doctor before deciding. If your doctor is suspicious of blood clots in the future, he or she would suggest another CT scan to assess the risk. However, it would also make you exposed more to radiation, which also have some negative side effects. [6]
