Sawrav Kr Sanyal: PE Prevention Through Lifestyle and Awareness
Sawrav Kr Sanyal, Founder and CEO of HealthFitWealth, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) is primarily caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which occurs when a blood clot in a leg or pelvis vein breaks loose and travels to the lungs.
Preventive measures focus on avoiding these initial clots through staying active, managing risk factors, and using medications when necessary.
Most PEs originate from clots in the deep veins of the legs.
When these clots dislodge, they can travel through the bloodstream to the pulmonary arteries.
Key risk factors include:
- Immobility: Long periods of inactivity, such as bed rest after surgery or long-haul travel (plane or car rides over 4 hours), can cause blood to pool and clot.
- Surgery and Trauma: Major orthopedic surgeries (like hip or knee replacements) and fractures significantly increase risk due to vein damage and immobility.
- Medical Conditions: Conditions such as cancer (and chemotherapy), heart disease, and lung disease contribute to the risk.
- Hormonal Factors: The use of birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and pregnancy (up to 6 weeks postpartum) raises the risk of clotting.
- Genetic Factors: Inherited clotting disorders, such as Factor V Leiden or prothrombin gene mutations, play a role.
- Lifestyle: Smoking and obesity are significant modifiable risk factors.
Preventive Strategies
To target the root cause of DVT, consider the following strategies:
For Daily Life and Travel
1. Keep Moving:
Avoid sitting still for long periods.
Stand up, walk, or stretch every 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Exercise While Seated:
If you are stuck in a seat (on a plane or in a car), flex your ankles, lift your knees, and rotate your feet to promote blood circulation.
3. Hydration:
Drink plenty of water and limit excessive alcohol consumption to prevent .
In addition, do below to get maximum benefits on health parameters
4. VO2 Max:
A measure of Cardiorespiratory Fitness, it measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense physical activity.
It is the gold standard for cardiovascular fitness.
5. Resting Heart Rate (RHR):
Your heart rate when completely at rest is a strong indicator of autonomic nervous system health and inflammation.
6. Adequate Sleep Parameters:
Sleep is the foundation that supports the other two metrics.
It is not just about ‘rest’ but about physiological repair.
Poor sleep duration and quality are associated with lower VO2 Max and higher heart rates.
Treating underlying sleep issues is often a hidden but necessary part of a comprehensive prevention plan.”
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