I HAVE A BLOOD CLOT IN MY LUNG

2019-04-29 · YouTube · Foodie Beauty · 7 min

Chantal gives a health update after emergency testing found a pulmonary embolism. She describes initial breathlessness and chest pain that led to an ER visit, the testing sequence (x-ray, EKG, walk test, D-dimer, CT/ventilation imaging and leg ultrasound), and the surprising diagnosis of a blood clot in her lung. She explains the treatment plan—injectable anticoagulant (Enoxaparin/Enohep) twice daily and oral warfarin with weekly INR monitoring—what symptoms and bleeding risks to watch for, brief family history of clotting, and upcoming follow-up at a thrombosis clinic.

Video guide

  1. 0:00 — Intro: poor breathing and decision to update
  2. 0:22 — Symptoms leading to ER visit (shortness of breath, chest pain, cough)
  3. 1:06 — Initial ER tests (x-ray, EKG, walk test, D-dimer) and discharge with pill
  4. 2:33 — Thrombosis clinic testing (CT/lung imaging, leg ultrasound) and diagnosis
  5. 4:41 — Treatment plan: enoxaparin injections and warfarin; dietary and bleeding cautions
  6. 7:03 — Follow-up: weekly INR, thrombosis clinic visits, monitoring symptoms
  7. 7:24 — Closing and gratitude; resting due to fatigue

People, places, food, and other named details

  • Person — BB: Person who assisted Chantal (helped with injections, accompanied her at the hospital).
  • Person — Raina: Mentioned as someone Chantal had plans with prior to the health event (did not directly participate in the video).
  • Food — leafy greens: Mentioned as foods rich in vitamin K that can affect warfarin dosing; Chantal says she must be consistent with intake.
  • Food — broccoli: Example of a vitamin K food Chantal must manage while on warfarin.
  • Product — Enohep (enoxaparin): Injectable anticoagulant Chantal says she is taking twice daily to prevent clot migration.
  • Product — warfarin: Oral blood thinner Chantal was prescribed and must monitor with INR testing.
  • Person — grandmother: Family medical history: Chantal says her grandmother has blood clotting problems and pulmonary hypertension; possible genetic link.

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