pulmonary embolism

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, a board-certified hematologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and internationally recognized expert in venous thromboembolism (blood clots). Together, we break down one of the leading causes of maternal complications and discuss what every woman should know about blood clot risk during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

We explore how to recognize the warning signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), when swelling is normal versus concerning, and why education and awareness can save lives. We also discuss including pregnant women in research, maternal advocacy, and how conversations about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) fit into the broader picture of women’s health.

We Talk About:

-pulmonary embolisms and deep vein thrombosis

-the preventability of blood issues

-when is pregnancy swelling a problem?

-prioritizing maternal health

-education and raising awareness

-including pregnant women in clinical trials

-HRT and blood clot risk

Time Stamps

0:00 introduction

3:10 from math teacher to hematologist

6:13 having a baby during med school

10:10 choosing hematology

12:31 explaining blog clots

17:11 addressing the guidelines for pregnancy

20: are you at higher risk if you’re pregnant? 

24:41 potential problematic symptoms

31:47 seeing a rise in risk postpartum

35:53 where to seek care

40:23 what care can look like

47:12 looking ahead to perimenopause and menopause

52:50 follow your intuition

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH RACHEL

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-rosovsky

Website: https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/17898/rachel-rosovsky

Guidelines: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41712898/

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