Pulmonary Embolism: Symptoms, Treatment, and Expert Advice from Dr. Bagirath Raghuraman
Acute pulmonary embolism involves a sudden blockage of a lung artery, usually from a leg blood clot, leading to severe breathing ...
Doctor Information
Name: Sangeeta Medhi MPT
Specialization: Physical Therapy
Experience: 9+ years
City: Not Specified
Dr. Sangeeta Medhi (PT), lead physiotherapist at the Association of People with Disability, spearheaded the innovative "Rehab on Wheels" project, delivering affordable rehabilitation services to rural Karnataka. Over 18 months, she developed a comprehensive SOP for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, extending care to all age groups.
Driven by compassion, she also launched a community-based cardiac rehab and pain unit for those unable to afford care. With over 4,500 patients served and an 85% satisfaction rate, her groundbreaking work was recognized by Bridgestone India in 2024 for improving mobility and access to healthcare for underserved communities.
- Hospital: The Association Of People With Disability; Designation: Senio Physiotherapist; Location: Bangalore; From: 1/25/2017; To: 12/25/2024; Certificate: 1735110514101-Group 21.png;
- Degree: Master In Physiotherapy; College: Sikkim Manipal; Location: Sikkim; From: 2011; To: 2016; Certificate: 1735110411565-eac42cabf39c21cf858e5f844efc4a0522.png;
- Council: Indian Associatian of Physiotherapy; Registration No: 903489; Year: 2016;
FAQ Highlights
Q: What is acute pulmonary embolism?
A: Acute pulmonary embolism is a condition when there is a large thrombus load or a clot load in the pulmonary circulation.
Q: What are the two main reasons for acute pulmonary embolism?
A: The two main reasons are a buildup of clot formation in the legs or deep veins which travels up along the flow of the circulation and accumulates in the lungs, and insu pulmonary embolism where the patient generates clots due to certain hematological conditions or blood problems.
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