Christina M. asked

🏥  Medical

I have a chronic recanalized right lobe pulmonary arterial embolism. I was just diagnosed and have no symptoms. I was put on Eliquis. I feel tired at times and wonder if the dose is too high for me. Do I need the medication? How long will I be on it? Does it slow down the heart rate? What does 'recanalized' mean?

January 23rd, 2023

Robert R. answered

Recanalized means that the artery has reopened. Even though you are asymptomatic, the medication is ...

January 23rd, 2023

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